5 Memphis teens arrested after stolen car, vehicle burglaries reported in West Nashville, police say

What This Story Is About

  • Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department arrested five teenagers from Memphis after they were allegedly seen driving a stolen Kia Optima and burglarizing vehicles in West Nashville.

Why It Matters

  • Police said the investigation began after a vehicle on Idaho Avenue was burglarized Wednesday morning. The vehicle’s rear window was damaged, though nothing was reported stolen.
  • Police said additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues. Booking photos are being withheld pending photo lineups.

For Context

  • Police said one of the teens was wanted out of Memphis on an outstanding criminal homicide warrant.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Five teenagers from Memphis were arrested Wednesday after police said they were seen driving a stolen vehicle and burglarizing cars in West Nashville.

Violent Crimes Division detectives received a report that people inside a stolen Kia Optima burglarized a vehicle on Idaho Avenue, according to police. The vehicle’s rear window was damaged, but nothing was taken.

With assistance from a police helicopter, detectives took the five teens into custody after they entered an apartment on Patricia Drive, police said…

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