There are 4 article(s) tagged retail theft:

• September 2023

  • Additional suspect arrested in ‘broken bottles’ theft ring

    The suspect allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of “gaming accessories” from a GameStop at 6223 Winchester Road in Hickory Hill, according to an affidavit.

    By Aarron Fleming September 02, 2023

• July 2023

  • Operation Broken Bottles indictments reveal retail theft ring details

    The ring is primarily targeting liquor and convenience stores. As of late June, business burglaries were up 34% in Memphis.

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    Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptions

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2023

  • The Memphis Police Department names more retail theft ring suspects

    MPD has identified an additional 17 suspects in an organized retail theft ring that targeted 21 businesses over the last seven months.

    By Julia Baker July 05, 2023

• April 2023

  • Bling ring: DA’s office, MPD to target retail thefts

    With business burglaries currently up 46%, compared to the same period in 2022, MPD and the District Attorney’s Office are trying something new. 

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2023