After walking out of the fast-food restaurant, the man broke into a car and stole a purse and handgun.
MEMPHIS, Tenn — According to the Memphis Police Department, a food delivery driver broke into a car outside of a fast-food restaurant in East Memphis.
On August 13, 2023, at around 3:00 p.m., a woman parked her car at a fast-food restaurant in the 2800 block of Kirby and went inside to order, according to MPD.
Police said when the man walked out of the restaurant, he opened the door of the woman's car and took her purse and handgun.
The man then went to several businesses and tried to use the credit cards, according to police.
Store employees said they recognized the suspect as a food delivery driver, according to MPD.
The suspect is in his mid-20s, thin, has medium natural hair and is average height, police said.
He was wearing a dark colored lanyard with a black pendant, a white T-shirt, camo shorts and white shoes, according to police.
He was driving a 2015 to 2018 silver Volkswagen Jetta with tinted windows and a small dent in the right rear bumper, police said.
Police encourage anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Food Delivery Driver Wanted for Car Burglary
2800 Block of Kirby
Report #2308007367ME
MEMPHIS, TN - On August 13, 2023, at approximately 2:54 p.m., a woman parked her car at a fast-food restaurant in the 2800 block of Kirby and went inside to order. A man left the restaurant, walked to his driver’s door, looked around, and when no one else was in site, he opened the door of the victim’s car, reached in, and took her purse and handgun. The man then went to several businesses and attempted to use the credit cards.
Later, store employees said they recognized the suspect as a food delivery driver.
The suspect is in his mid-20s, thin, medium natural hair, average height, wearing dark colored lanyard with a black pendant, a white T-shirt, camo shorts, and white shoes. He was driving a 2015 – 2018 silver Volkswagon Jetta with tinted windows and a small dent in the right rear bumper.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
