In the early morning quiet of North Memphis, a prowler call led to an unexpected event: a Memphis Police Department cruiser was stolen and later found crashed on Mud Island. According to Action News 5, it happened today around 3:48 a.m. when officers responded to a disturbance on Faxon Avenue.

The officers were unable to prevent the theft of their 2020 Dodge Charger, even as they actively investigated the prowler situation. The stolen vehicle was discovered post-collision by the MPD approximately an hour later, effectively wrecked out on Second Street and North Mud Island. The search to quickly locate the individual responsible, who may still be armed, is currently underway, as reported by WREG.

Mud Island, a residential and recreational area in the Mississippi River, became an inadvertent crime scene. When WREG arrived on-site, they were warned by police to remain in their vehicles due to the potential danger posed by the suspect. Their crew observed the cruiser's remnants; it was heavily damaged and nestled within a tree-dense area, signifying the force of the crash.

While the suspect's identity remains unknown, the Memphis Police have released a description, opting to apprise the public of a man wearing a blue shirt. This detail is one of the scant pieces of information guiding the ongoing manhunt, as detailed by a local publication site, Flavas of Jamaica. The MPD vigorously continues to sift through the clues left in the wake of the theft and subsequent crash, hoping to shortly apprehend the suspect.

This theft adds to a string of recent challenges faced by the MPD as they grapple with crime in the city. Memphis residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, particularly those that can help bring the suspect to justice. In the meantime, the MPD vows to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit, reinforcing their commitment to the safety and security of the community they serve.