Nov 04, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Four teenagers and a 12-year-old girl were arrested after police say they committed multiple robberies across Memphis in a single night. On November 1, just after 10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at Patterson Street and Mynders Avenue, where a man told police that several suspects approached him, held him at gunpoint, and robbed him of his phone, debit card, and ID. Memphis Police say they fled the area in a dark-colored sedan. A few minutes later, officers responded to an auto theft at East High School on Poplar Avenue. A Black Kia Soul was reportedly stolen from the school parking lot earlier that night around 7:30 p.m. 14-year-old, adult arrested after Frayser shooting that injured 3 At 10:23 p.m., MPD responded to another robbery in the 4000 block of Bayliss Avenue. MPD says multiple suspects in a Kia Soul pulled up in the victim's driveway, blocking his car while he was sitting inside. One of the suspects got out of the Kia with a gun and went through the victim's car, stealing his wallet. Just before 11 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in the 2400 block of Madison Avenue where a victim said he was walking when a dark-colored sedan sped toward him, stopped, and one of the passengers got out and approached him. The suspect allegedly held a gun to the victim and took his wallet. A few minutes later, there was a robbery in the 3600 block of Mynders Avenue. The victim told police that suspects in a black Kia Soul pulled in front of his car, and a few suspects jumped out and approached him. One of the suspects allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and then opened his door and stole cash, the victim's phone, his car key, and a gold ring. At 11:40 p.m., MPD responded to a robbery at Houston Street and Spottswood Avenue. Reports say a man was walking in the area when a black Kia Soul pulled up next to him. Two suspects got out of the car and pointed a gun at him. He told police that he was assaulted, and the suspects went through his pants, taking his cash. 📡 See more breaking news, local news and weather from WREG.com for Memphis and the Mid-South. 📧 Sign up for WREG newsletters and have the latest top stories sent right to your inbox. A midnight, officers responded to an aggravated assault call in the 3800 block of Minden Road where a woman claimed she was pulling out of her driveway around 10 p.m. when a man with a gun walked up to her car and tried to get inside. Reports say the suspect shot at her as she drove away. She was not injured in the shooting. The Kia Soul was later found in the area of Poplar Avenue and Cooper Street. Memphis Police tried to stop the car, but the suspects refused, initiating a pursuit. The car stopped in the 500 block of Prescott and reports say five suspects jumped out and ran. All five of the suspects were located with help from a Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter, and they were taken into custody. The following were arrested and charged: 12-year-old girl - Charged with evading arrest on foot, and theft of property $2,500-$10,000 13-year-old girl - Charged with evading arrest on foot, and theft of property $2,500-$10,000 14-year-old girl - Charged with evading arrest on foot, and theft of property $2,500-$10,000 14-year-old boy - Charged with aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, evading arrest on foot, and theft of property $2,500-$10,000 16-year-old boy - Charged with aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, evading arrest in automobile, evading arrest on foot, reckless driving, and theft of property $2,500-$10,000 All of the suspects are juveniles. Unless they are charged as adults, their mugshots will not be released.
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