Three people from Dickson County — one of whom had outstanding warrants — were taken into custody Sunday evening after a shoplifting incident turned into a brief police pursuit in Mt. Juliet.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three people from Dickson County — one of whom had outstanding warrants — were taken into custody Sunday evening after a shoplifting incident turned into a brief police pursuit in Mt. Juliet.
The Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD) said officers responded to Walmart, where the trio “attempted to steal a large amount of merchandise,” shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
While fleeing the store, one suspect allegedly assaulted an employee. Then, all three suspects left the scene in a vehicle, according to officials.
Authorities said they quickly found the car as it headed towards Interstate 40 West. Officers deployed spike strips, which disabled the vehicle near mile marker 225.
MJPD said one male suspect ran from the car, but an officer apprehended him following a brief chase and a struggle. Officials later discovered the suspect had outstanding warrants in Dickson County, as well as Mississippi.
Police said they also took two female suspects into custody at the scene.
No serious injuries were reported following this incident, according to authorities.
“MJPD is committed to ensuring that crime is not successful in our community, and we are grateful for our officers who commit themselves to protecting this city,” officials wrote on social media platform X.
The trio is accused of stealing “a bunch of Legos, which they would likely resale for cash,” police said, adding that all of the items have been recovered.
Law enforcement did not release any additional details about this incident, including the identities of the three suspects or the charges they face.