Memphis Police Nab Trio for Stealing Over $20,000 in Sneakers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. โ In what can only be described as a daring nighttime caper, three men found themselves in hot water after allegedly breaking into a Parkway Village City Gear store and making off with a staggering ***$20,000 worth of Nike and Jordan sneakers***. But, as it turns out, stealing fancy shoes wasnโt enough to help them *outpace the police*!
A Midnight Break-In
It all began early on the morning of September 18, around 5 a.m., when curious officers responded to an alarm ringing at the City Gear store located at ***4641 American Way***. Upon arriving at the scene, they observed a chaotic scene: several individuals hastily loading boxes filled with shoes into two getaway vehicles โ a silver Kia Sorento and a black Ford Fusion. As soon as the suspects spotted the police, they took off in a hurry.
In the mayhem, ***Willie Powell*** attempted a quick escape, opting to run on foot. However, things took a turn for the worse when he tried to leap into one of the moving cars. Unable to fully make it in before the vehicle sped away, Powell ended up falling out and straight into the arms of the police, who were only too happy to make an arrest!
How Did They Get In?
According to a store manager, the suspects managed to pull off this impressive heist by ***breaking into the store through the roof***. Talk about unusual methods! Once inside, they grabbed a ton of sneakers, walking away with a ridiculous amount of footwear.
Connecting the Dots
Fast forward to October 1, when police were at a home in Frayser making an unrelated arrest. To their surprise, two familiar faces showed up โ ***Haywood Jordan*** and Devontay Bonds, who casually rolled up in that same black Ford Fusion from the burglary! When approached by officers who recognized them, the two nonchalantly inquired about the ongoing arrest, which definitely raised a few eyebrows.
Cracking the Case
Thanks to a tip from ***Crime Stoppers*** that pointed towards Jordan’s involvement in the City Gear burglary, officers were able to identify him as a key suspect. Once they got him in custody, further questioning revealed that the black Ford Fusion was indeed used during the shoe heist, driven by none other than Bonds.
The Arrests
In the end, all three men were apprehended and faced serious charges. Hereโs how they stack up:
- Devontay Bonds: Charged with Burglary and Theft of Property ranging from ***$10,000 to $60,000***. Thereโs no bond set yet, but heโs looking at a court appearance this upcoming Monday.
- Willie Powell: Facing charges for Burglary of a Building, Theft of Property in the same range, and Evading Arrest via Foot Pursuit. His bond has been set at ***$30,000***.
- Haywood Jordan: Hit with charges for Burglary and Theft of Property in the $10,000 to $60,000 range. His bond is at ***$20,000***.
What Now?
As this story unfolds, Memphis Police are expecting more arrests related to this case, which is sure to keep the community buzzing. Itโs a reminder that while some may think they can outsmart the law, there’s always someone watching out for the little guys. Who thought a fashionable heist could lead to a hefty court date?
Stay tuned for updates on this *rollercoaster of a story*, as we keep an eye on how things progress for these three mischief-makers.
Author: STAFF HERE MEMPHIS WRITER
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