MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A record number of homicides. Thousands of vehicles stolen. Businesses repeatedly ransacked. The problems continue to mount.
Memphians are frustrated about the lawlessness that has been running rampant. For months, WREG Investigators have been digging deeper to address your concerns and discuss possible solutions.
“I feel violated honestly. You work hard, and people take things you work hard for,” crime victim David Gaulmon said.
In 2023, major property crime increased more than 17 percent in Memphis. Police say it was driven by thousands of vehicles stolen. It left their owners without reliable transportation.
Some losing their jobs because of it.
“What are they going to do to stop it? Not only is my car gone. I have several friends who have the same car gone,” Samantha McCray said. Her car has been stolen twice.
Car break-ins another problem with a ripple effect. Thousands of guns continue to be stolen out of cars, and now, police say they’re seeing the most guns ever on the streets.