MPD warns of coordinated shoplifting
There were 734 cases of shoplifting in January, according to the city’s crime analytics dashboard. (George Walker IV/AP Photo file)
MPD Sgt. Andre Jones said the department has responded to an uptick in cases of coordinated shoplifting, mostly at local Family Dollar and Dollar General stores.
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Memphis Police DepartmentAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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