MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that took place at Residences at Lakeview.
On April 18, officers responded to a call regarding a robbery on Treasure Island Drive at 7:37 a.m.
Officers were informed that the victim of the robbery was approached by a man armed with a knife and a rifle-style weapon as she opened her door.
The suspect showed a gun in a gym bag and had a knife in his other hand demanding her keys, phone, and purse. The suspect left in her white Toyota Avalon, last seen leaving the apartment complex.
Police say the suspect is 5 feet, 7 inches tall between the ages of 19-25. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, gray shorts, black and white shoes, and a blue and black gym bag
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a personal ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
ROBBERY SUSPECT(S)
2836 Treasure Island Drive
Report #2304009020ME
MEMPHIS, TN – On April 18, 2023, at 7:37 am, officers responded to a robbery of an individual at 2836 Treasure Island Drive. Officers were advised that the victim was approached by a Black male wearing a gray hoodie, blue shorts, armed with a knife, and a rifle-style weapon, who approached her as she opened her door. The suspect brandished the gun while it was in a gym bag and had the knife in his other hand demanding her keys, phone, and purse. The suspect left in her white 2015 Toyota Avalon, last seen going out of the complex.
The suspect was a Black male, 19-25 years of age, medium complexion, 5'7”, thin build, gray jacket, gray shorts, black and white shoes (possibly Dunks), and blue and black gym bag.
Investigators need your help in identifying the individuals responsible for this Robbery.
Persons with information are urged to contact Det. S. Westrich with the Violent Crimes Unit @ 636-1920 or Crime Stoppers @ 528-CASH.
Investigators need your help in locating the suspects responsible.
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 $2,000.00 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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