$9000 Cigarette and Beer Theft in Memphis

Dec.22.2022

Three men stole $9,000 worth of cigarettes and beer from a Memphis gas station on December 10th.

According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), three men stole $9,000 worth of cigarettes and some beer from a gas station in Memphis.

The Memphis Police Department has reported that a theft occurred at around 8pm on December 10th at the Mapco Express located on Kirby Parkway.

According to police, the three men entered the establishment, took a few bottles of beer from the refrigerated cabinet, and then proceeded to the storage room.

The MPD stated that three thieves had filled two large bags with cigarettes worth over $9,000 in a storage room.

The police stated that a thief drove off with stolen goods in a Dodge Avenger.

The Memphis Police Department has stated that Mapco is fully cooperating with their investigation into the robbery case and encourages anyone with relevant information to contact the Memphis Police Department.

If you know who these individuals are or where stolen items may be located, the Memphis Police Department urges you to dial 901-528-CASH to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline.

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