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Cash America at 3500 South Mendenhall

Monday, October 10, 2011, at approximately 2:03 a.m. The Cash America Pawn Shop located at 3500 South Mendenhall was broken into. 18 handguns various makes and models along with 5 laptops computers,17 I-Pods/ mp3 players, 8 camcorders and a radar detector were taken during this incident.  

Surveillance video revealed to Burglary investigators that 1 African American male was responsible.

The suspect is described as an African American male, medium complexion, between 18-25 years of age, small build, 5’5”-5’7”, 160-180 lbs, wearing a dark hoodie, blue jean pants, black boots and white work gloves.

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Anyone with information about this Burglary is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.  Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

On July 27, 2010, at approximately 3:13 AM., a MLG&W employee, Thomsen Porter, was on a call for services at 3396 Powers when he was approached by a male black who was armed with a handgun.  The suspect put the gun to Porter’s face and demanded his wallet.  The victim tripped to the ground and the suspect fled the scene. 

The suspect is described as a male, black, approximately 25 years old, 5’7”, 140 lbs., a mustache, wearing a blue sweatshirt with a hood on his head, black/reddish shorts, dark colored shoes and no socks.   

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.  You can also send your tip through a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES). 

If an arrest is made in the case, you could become eligible to receive a cash reward from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County

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On March 17, 2009, at approximately 7:45pm, a male suspect entered the Ham Kirk grocery at 1433 Elvis Presley armed with a knife.  The suspect jumped the counter and attacked an employee.  The suspect then pulled a handgun and robbed the business at gunpoint.  

The suspect is described as a male black, 35-45, 5’8”, stocky build, bald or short hair, clean shaven, wearing a blue and gray striped shirt.

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The suspect is described as a male black, dark complexion, about 5’8”, medium build and between 35 and 40 years of age.  He was wearing a black baseball hat with a white logo, a dark shirt and dark shorts. 

Anyone with information regarding this robbery, please contact Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH, or the Safe Streets Task Force at 680-0799

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Mapco Express Robbery

On April 13, 2009, at approximately 10:45pm, the Mapco Express located at 3367 Winchester Rd. was robbed by a lone suspect.  The suspect entered the business, took an undetermined amount of cash and fled the scene.  The suspect is described as being a male black, 6ft tall, 180-200 pounds, medium complexion, 35-40 years of age.  The night of the robbery the suspect wore a dark blue jersey with light blue letters on the front and light blue numbers on the back. 

Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH or Safe Streets Task Force at 680-0799.

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Circle K Robbery

On April 2, 2009 two male suspects entered the Circle K located at 5755 Raleigh-Lagrange.  One of the suspects was armed with a handgun.  The suspects robbed the business of cash and then left on foot. 

One suspect is described as a male black, dark complexion, 6’0”, medium build wearing a black hooded jacket.  The second suspect is described as a male black, dark complexion, 5’10”, medium build wearing a black hooded jacket.  Both males are believed to be approximately 20-25 years of age.

Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH or Safe Streets Task Force at 680-0799.

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Clarke Gas Station Robbery

On October 31, 2008 a male suspect entered the Clark Gas Station at 2962 Poplar armed with a handgun.  The suspect robbed the business of cash and left the scene. 

The suspect is described as a male black, dark complexion, 19-20 years old, 5’5”-5’8”, short hair, and wearing a heavy dark jacket and tan pants. 

Anyone with information regarding this robbery, please contact Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH, or the Safe Streets Task Force at 680-0799

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On August 8^th, 2007 at 2:25 a.m., a male armed with a handgun entered the Circle K located at 6565 Mt Moriah and demanded money from the clerk. The incident was captured on video tape. The male was described as 5’6, 5’7, and 140 pounds wearing a black t shirt, blue jeans and a white baseball cap.

As of July 22, 2009 the case still remains unsolved.

If you have any information, please contact a member of the Safe Streets Task Force at 901-680-0799 or MPD Robbery 901-636-3980.  You can submit a tip here at this website and become eligible for a cash award if your information leads to the identification and charging of this suspect (see attached photo).

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