MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department said four teens were detained after a carjacking and police chase that went from Millington into Frayser early Tuesday morning.
It all began about 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, when Millington Police said they responded to a report of a carjacking in the area of Kiowa Street. The victim told police three armed males in all black with masks forced him from his 2020 Honda CRV and took off. The victim was not hurt.
Memphis Police said about 3 a.m., officers learned the stolen CRV was in the area of Willow Wyck Dr. S. and Walloon Dr. They said when the officers tried to stop the driver, the vehicle took off.
According to Memphis Police, while being chased, the driver was speeding recklessly and driving on the opposite side of the road. Investigators said MPD officers chased the fleeing vehicle until it crashed at Thomas St. and North Watkins St.
Investigators said four suspects were detained: two 14-year-old girls, a 15-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old boy.
MPD said no one was injured.
Anyone with more information on this case can call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or call the Millington Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 901-873-5600.