MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a man believed to be responsible for numerous theft crimes in the Memphis area has been captured.
Tuesday, the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Unit located and arrested 28-year-old Maurice Abston in the 2400 block of West Hillview Drive.
Abston was wanted on active warrants related to an aggravated assault that occurred in Shelby County, a failure to appear warrant out of Collierville, charges of theft of property $2,500-$10,000, and evading arrest on foot.
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MPD said Abston has been identified as a prolific offender within the Airways Station area. He reportedly has several open court cases involving auto theft, boxcar burglary, and criminal impersonation.
The Memphis Police Department remains committed to identifying and apprehending repeat offenders whose criminal activity impacts the safety of Memphis neighborhoods.
In 2023, Abston was arrested along with two others for allegedly having a stolen loaded rifle in their vehicle…