Memphis Police Search for Suspect Linked to Multiple Robberies Targeting Area Cell Phone Stores Since December
Robbery investigation centers on Metro by T-Mobile store in Whitehaven corridor
Memphis Police are searching for a suspect connected to a recent robbery at a cell phone store on Elvis Presley Boulevard and a broader series of similar incidents at retail locations across the city. The latest reported robbery occurred on January 14, 2025, when officers responded to a call at a Metro by T-Mobile store at 4673 Elvis Presley Boulevard.
Investigators reported that the suspect entered the store appearing to be a customer, initially asking about iPhones, before moving behind the counter while armed and demanding money from the cash register. Police said the suspect then directed an employee toward a back office area, took several empty phone boxes, and attempted to force the employee into a safe. The suspect fled on foot after being unable to secure the safe.
Pattern described across multiple businesses, including repeated targeting of one location
Police have tied the same suspect to a string of business robberies dating back to December 13, 2024. The businesses listed in connection with the series include multiple wireless retailers and at least one general retail store. One Metro by T-Mobile location at 1101 South Bellevue Boulevard was reported as being robbed twice during the series.
In describing the pattern, investigators noted that the suspect repeatedly approached employees with what appeared to be a legitimate request before escalating to robbery. Police also indicated the suspect was seen entering businesses while singing or dancing to himself, and that his face was exposed during the incidents.
- Metro by T-Mobile: 1101 South Bellevue Boulevard (reported as robbed twice)
- Metro by T-Mobile: 1948 S. Third Street
- Metro PCS: 4565 Quince Road
- Cricket Wireless: 1175 S. Bellevue Boulevard
- Dollar General: 1130 S. Bellevue Boulevard
- Metro by T-Mobile: 4673 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Public assistance sought as investigators work to identify and locate the suspect
Police have continued to request help from the public as detectives review details across the incidents, including surveillance footage and witness accounts. The department has encouraged anyone with information that could help identify the suspect or clarify movements before and after the robberies to come forward through established tip channels.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274).
Context: cell phone retailers remain frequent targets for theft and robbery reports
Cell phone stores and other high-turnover retail locations have repeatedly appeared in Memphis police incident summaries over the past year, reflecting continued investigative workload in business robbery cases across multiple corridors. In the current case, police have emphasized the repeated nature of the robberies and the apparent consistency of the suspect’s approach.