News Summary
A woman was arrested in Memphis after she stole two iPhones and a car during a sleepover at the Rolling Hills Apartments. The incident shocked the hosts and led to a police chase after a tip-off revealed the stolen vehicle’s location. Officers apprehended the suspect following a brief foot chase, recovering one stolen iPhone and more evidence linking her to the crime. She now faces multiple charges, leaving her sleepover plans in ruins.
Drama Unfolds During Sleepover in Memphis
In a surprising turn of events that could only be described as straight out of a movie, a woman was arrested in Memphis for stealing iPhones and a car during what was supposed to be a fun sleepover. This peculiar incident unfolded at the Rolling Hills Apartments along Green Terrace Drive, leaving everyone involved shocked and bewildered.
The Surprising Theft
The Memphis Police Department received a call about the theft on Thursday morning at precisely 7:02 a.m. Two friends had hosted a sleepover and decided to invite a couple of guests to join in on the fun. Among them was the woman who would soon become the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. While the unsuspecting hosts were in a deep sleep, this guest turned thief took advantage of the situation.
As the lights dimmed and the laughter faded into the night, the suspect quickly made her way through the apartment. She grabbed not just one, but two iPhonesโyes, two!โand snuck out of the apartment without anyone being the wiser. If that wasnโt enough, she also helped herself to the keys of a 2009 Nissan Altima owned by one of her hosts and drove off into the sunrise, leaving chaos in her wake.
The Investigation Heats Up
It wasnโt long before officers started piecing together the puzzle. Two days later, on Saturday, they received a tip-off that led them closer to cracking the case. The stolen Nissan Altima was spotted entering the Le Bonheur Childrenโs Hospital roundabout near Dunlap Street and Poplar Avenue, opening the door for a police chase. Officers wasted no time tracking down the vehicle, ultimately finding it parked right at the hospitalโs front entrance with the woman still behind the wheel.
A Failed Escape
When officers approached and asked her to exit the car, what did she do? Instead of complying, she locked the doors and attempted to make a hasty getaway. But the officers had other plans up their sleeves! They deployed stop sticks, effectively deflating one of the back tires and leaving the suspect scrambling for options.
In what seems like a scene right out of a cop drama, the woman bolted from the vehicle on foot at the intersection of Dunlap Street and Poplar Avenueโa move that didn’t work out so well for her. Officers were hot on her heels and managed to catch her after a short chase.
Evidence of Crime
As if this story couldnโt get any wilder, during her frantic escape, she dropped an iPhone on the ground. Officers quickly scooped it up and discovered it belonged to one of the victims. Not only that, but they also found a second stolen iPhone inside the Nissan Altima that was parked at the hospital.
The Charges Stack Up
Now, this woman is facing some serious charges, including evading arrest, theft of motor vehicles, and theft of property under $1,000. Itโs safe to say that her sleepover plans have come crashing downโthanks to a series of bad decisions that left two friends feeling violated and the Memphis Police with yet another unusual case on their hands.
As this story continues to develop, one can only wonderโwhat was going through her mind? Was it just a moment of poor judgment or is this woman on a much longer path of poor choices? Whatever the case may be, one thingโs for sure: Memphis wonโt soon forget this sleepover gone wrong.
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- Action News 5
- Wikipedia: Theft
- WREG
- Google Search: Phone Store Robbery
- Fox 13 Memphis
- Google Scholar: Armed Robbery Hotel
- Charlotte Observer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Robbery
- WANE
- Google News: Amazon Employee Theft
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