Man accused of stealing $59K in merch from stereo store

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into two businesses and stealing around $59,000 in merchandise.

According to reports, on October 29, around 7 a.m., Memphis Police responded to a burglary at Stereo Sounds at 1331 Getwell Road.

They say the suspects entered the business by ripping the security bars off the windows. The suspects then stole around $59,000 worth of radio equipment, car alarms, and audio equipment from the store.

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On November 6, just before 8 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at 3268 Democrat Road at AOSOM.

MPD says the suspects took several items from the business and fled the area in the same vehicle used in the burglary at Stereo Sounds. One of the suspects returned to AOSOM an hour later to steal additional items.

Reports say officers found the suspect vehicle on Wednesday at a home in the 1300 block of South Orleans Street. MPD says they tried to speak with someone at the home, but they were unable to find anyone, so the car was towed.

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