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Memphis Police search for carjacking suspects caught on camera stealing truck

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

Credit: Memphis Police Department

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have released video of a carjacking earlier this month in southeast Memphis, in hopes someone will recognize the suspects.

About 4:45 p.m. on October 2, 2021, officers were called to the carjacking in the 4500 block of Water Tree drive, near Winchester and Knight Rd. The victim said two men, about 18 to 20 years-old, approached, armed with guns. He said they demanded his 2000 Nissan Frontier, and took off, with one of them in the bed of the truck.

The truck has been recovered.

Anyone who can help is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

Carjacking Suspects 4524 Water Tree Drive Report #2110000705ME MEMPHIS, TN – On October 2, 2021, at approximately 4:42 pm, Memphis Police Officers responded to a Carjacking at 4524 Water Tree Drive. The victim advised two male suspects armed with handguns demanded his 2000 Nissan Frontier. The suspects fled in the victims’ vehicle. (The vehicle has been recovered). Suspect #1 is a black male between 18 to 19 years of age, approximately 5’9”, dressed in all black and armed with a black handgun. Suspect #2 is a black male between 18 to 20 years of age, approximately 5’9”, wearing gray pants and a black hoodie and armed with a black handgun. The Memphis Police are asking for any information that can lead to the identity and arrest of suspects. 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. You can also submit your tip at http://www.crimestopmem.org, where you will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime. You can submit anonymous tips from our free and secure mobile app by searching your app store for “P3 Tips”. If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc. 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. About the Memphis Police Department The Memphis Police Department is a premier law enforcement agency that serves and protects the citizens of Memphis, Tennessee. Our purpose is to create and maintain public safety in the city of Memphis. We do so with focused attention on preventing and reducing crime, enforcing the law, and apprehending criminals.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Monday, October 25, 2021

Credit: Memphis Police Department