Police encourage anyone with additional information related to these incidents to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
There are two armed robberies that have reportedly left Memphis police searching for suspect(s) in early July.
The first took place on June 20 at the Dollar General located at 5083 Raleigh LaGrange, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). A man robbed the business at gunpoint, pointing a long black firearm at the clerk while demanding money from the register, according to MPD.
No arrest has been made and this remains an ongoing investigation, according to MPD.
Police encourage anyone with additional information related to this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
Business Robbery
Dollar General
5083 Raleigh LaGrange
Report #2306004463ME
MEMPHIS, TN – On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at approximately 8:51 pm, a lone male entered the Dollar General at 5083 Raleigh LaGrange and robbed the business at gunpoint. The suspect pointed the long black firearm at the clerk and demanded money from the register. The clerk complied, and the suspect fled on foot with money from the business.
No arrest has been made. 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.
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.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Monday, July 3, 2023
Another armed burglary happened at the Exxon gas station at 23338 Appling Road on July 2, according to MPD.
Officers said they got to the gas station shortly after 1 a.m. They said they were told that a man entered the business armed with a handgun demanding money from the cash register. He also made several threats, according to MPD.
This man was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and black and white shoes, according to MPD.
The clerk complied with the demands and then the man ran away, according to MPD. No arrest has been made and this investigation is still ongoing, according to MPD.
Police also encourage anyone with additional information related to this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
Business Robbery
Exxon Gas Station
2338 Appling Road
Report #2307000476ME
MEMPHIS, TN – On July 2, 2023, Memphis Police officers made the scene of a business robbery at the Exon located at 2338 Appling Road. At approximately 1:15 am, officers were advised that a male entered the business armed with a handgun demanding the money from the store’s cash register. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black and white shoes. The suspect pointed the handgun at the clerk and made several threats. The clerk complied with the suspect and gave him the money. The suspect fled from the scene on foot.
No arrest has been made. The investigation is ongoing.
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.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Monday, July 3, 2023
