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MPD investigating 18 overnight thefts from vehicles

By Deja Davis,

2024-06-10

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is currently investigating a series of thefts from motor vehicles that happened overnight.

According to reports, police responded to an auto break-in at Planet Fitness in Berclair in the 4700 block of Summer Avenue. Police say they are still at the scene.

Officers say they responded to a call regarding a car break-in at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis located at 5069 Sanderlin Avenue.

Another call came in for vandalism to a vehicle where officers say they responded to the I-Bank Tower at 5050 Poplar Avenue, which is right in front of the DoubleTree hotel.

A total of 18 theft from motor vehicle reports have been taken from Sunday alone, police say. The reports for these incidents are not complete at this time.

This is a developing story. WREG will provide updates as they become available.

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trip1955

06-11

Take your weapons inside. If not allowed, don't frequent those establishments. They know the areas where guns are not allowed, so they know they're inside the car.

Guest

06-11

All parking lots and businesses need armed guards with the authority to use lethal force, this and a high body count will send a message

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