Rise in Auto Burglaries at Memphis Truck Stop Spurs Police Action, Female Suspect Sought

Yet another vehicle break-in at a popular truck stop has Memphis locals worried about a spike in property crime. The Memphis Police Department reported a burglary that occurred at the Loves Truck Stop located at 3371 Lamar Avenue. According to the Memphis Police Department’s news release, the incident took place Tuesday, when an unidentified female suspect allegedly entered an unattended semi-truck and lifted a wallet right from the dashboard.

The theft, said to have happened between the busy hours of 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., has raised alarms among truckers and travelers alike who frequent this spot. While surveillance and security are often top-notch at such establishments, criminals sometimes find a way to circumvent these measures. In response to the recent incident, local authorities are ramping up their effort to crack down on these types of crimes. The suspect could be connected to more than one unsolved cases at this location, implicating her in a possible string of auto burglaries…

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