Man suspected in 15 thefts across Middle TN arrested in Mt. Juliet

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) – A man suspected to be involved in 15 thefts across Middle Tennessee was arrested overnight after a theft at a Mt. Juliet Walmart.

The Mt. Juliet Police Department said officers responded to Walmart for reports of a theft in progress. Police arrived just in time to block the suspect’s car from fleeing the parking lot.

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Overnight, officers’ quick response to a crime in progress led to the arrest of a 61-year-old Nashville man who had just fled Walmart with over $500 in stolen merchandise concealed in a large tote. Officers arrived within moments and blocked the suspect’s vehicle as he attempted… pic.twitter.com/LlYczVjuuI

— Mt. Juliet Police (@MtJulietPolice) July 6, 2025

The suspect, a 61-year-old Nashville man, had reportedly stolen more than $500 worth of items from Walmart before trying to flee. Police also found him in possession of crack cocaine…

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