Tennessee: Man arrested in shoplifting incident where MPD officer was injured
Tennessee Law Enforcement
A Memphis police officer was dragged by a suspect in the parking lot of a Burlington Coat Factory location, Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened around 1:23 p.m. at the store in the 4900 block of Stage Road. Officers were called in response to a shoplifting incident.
Upon arrival, officers were advised of two shoplifting suspects inside the business. A complainant told police the same suspects were believed to be responsible for another incident at the store.
Marcus Davis, 31, and a female were seen walking around the store and placing items in a shopping cart, according to police. Officers approached the pair as the walked toward the front of the store, but the suspects then separated.