MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — While performing a Saturday afternoon traffic stop in Mt. Juliet, authorities said they “uncovered unreported shoplifting” involving three Nashvillians.
According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle for expired registration on Saturday, Nov. 16. However, they discovered three adults from Nashville had allegedly stolen merchandise from Tractor Supply and Bargain Hut without the stores realizing at the time.
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Officials said a 47-year-old man was arrested and booked into the Wilson County Jail, facing charges for shoplifting and meth possession. A 38-year-old man was also charged with shoplifting and meth possession, but a 47-year-old woman was just charged with shoplifting.
“We’re thankful for our officers’ vigilance and proactive efforts in uncovering this criminal activity before the victims were even aware of the theft,” the department posted on social media.