South Precinct detectives continue to work to identify the man who is believed to have broken into the same Mapco at 553 Murfreesboro Pike three times since February, including early Monday morning, to steal cigarettes.
In each case, the suspect entered the store by breaking out the front door glass and then took cartons of cigarettes valued in the thousands of dollars. He is a black man who appears to be in his 30s and is approximately six feet tall.
Anyone who recognizes the burglar from the surveillance photos (below) from each break-in is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
South Precinct detectives have charged seven youngsters with the weekend burglary of Apollo Middle School on Richards Road, during which laptop computers, cell phones and other electronics were stolen.
The young burglars gained entry to the school on Friday and Saturday through an open window. Apollo staff discovered the computers and other items were missing on Monday. School Resource Officer Gary Smith reviewed surveillance video and was able to identify the seven suspects. Charged with burglary at Juvenile Court are three 14-year-olds, two 13-year-olds, one 11-year-old and one 15-year-old. They admitted to their involvement and directed officers to the stolen property, all of which was recovered.
Quick police response to a citizen’s tip led to this morning’s arrest of convicted felon Matthew Smith minutes after he was seen burglarizing a Valeria Street home.
South Precinct Officer John Jackson spotted Smith, who matched the suspect description, walking on Valeria Street and took him into custody. The citizen positively identified Smith as the man he saw breaking into the house. Smith, who was in possession of items taken from the residence including electronics, was uncooperative and refused to talk to detectives.
Smith is charged with aggravated burglary and theft. He has previous convictions for burglary of a motor vehicle, drug possession, theft and third offense DUI. Smith, of Preserve Boulevard, is being held in lieu of $30,000.
East Precinct detectives are continuing to investigate Sunday morning’s chain of events that prompted a homeowner to fire shotgun rounds at two suspected burglars in the area of South 19th and Boscobel Streets.
Aaron Harris, 36, told police that he fired a warning shot from inside his South 19th Street home after he was awakened by a person or persons entering through a window at 12:15 a.m. Harris said he then went outside and saw two men running from his property.
Harris said he yelled “Freeze!” prompting one of the individuals, Michael D. Brewer, to stop. While subduing Brewer, Harris struck him in the head with the stock of the shotgun. Harris walked Brewer back into his yard, made him lie prone, and yelled for his neighbors to call police. While detaining Brewer, Harris said a red pickup truck pulled up to the yard containing alleged accomplice Stephen Mayo, who, Harris said, was yelling for Brewer. Harris said he told Mayo to stay put, and that when Mayo started to get out of the truck, he fired two shotgun blasts at him. Mayo was wounded in the head and crashed the truck.
Mayo was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A warrant charging him with aggravated burglary is outstanding. Brewer was booked Sunday morning on a charge of aggravated burglary. His bond was set at $25,000.
Harris’ use of force will be part of the case file documentation that will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office.
Michael D. Brewer
South Precinct detectives are working to identify two men who twice burglarized an Ole South Properties’ model home in the 5000 block of Preserve Boulevard during the early morning hours of October 28th and again on November 4th.
The men took furniture and electronics and fled both times in a late 80s or early 90s pickup truck.
They are white men in their 30s or 40s who are both approximately six feet tall and weigh approximately 180 to 190 pounds. The driver of the getaway vehicle has dark hair and a goatee. The second suspect has a short, military-style haircut and a goatee.
Anyone who recognizes the burglars or pickup truck from the attached surveillance photos is urged to contact South Precinct detectives at 862-7763 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone or text message can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
West Precinct detectives are working to identify the man who on Easter Sunday burglarized Brentwood Hills Church of Christ at 5120 Franklin Pike.
The suspect entered the church at 11:15 a.m. After walking around inside for a few minutes, he took a backpack from a conference room containing a 17-year-old’s school materials including a laptop computer, camera and iPod, and walked out.
The suspect is a white man in his late 30s or early 40s. He is approximately 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect from the attached surveillance photos is urged to contact West Precinct detectives at 862-7385 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone or text message can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
