Memphis authorities are on the hunt for a man implicated in a break-in and theft at a Northeast Memphis TOPS Bar-B-Q. In the early hours yesterday, Memphis Police Department responded to an alarm at the popular barbeque spot located at 6130 Macon Road. Surveillance footage captured an unidentified man who shattered a window at the back of the restaurant to gain entry, as reported by Action News 5.
Once inside, the suspect managed to pry open the floor safe and purloined approximately $1,200, although he lingered within the establishment for multiple hours before departing through the backdoor; this according to the police report. The investor's cunning extended to prolonged hours within the dim confines of TOPS Bar-B-Q, a time spent partaking not of smoked meats but of illicit riches.
An ongoing investigation is in place, with the Memphis Police Department reaching out to the public for assistance. In a statement provided by the WREG, law enforcement officials are requesting that anyone with pertinent information come forward. Details can clearly be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers to ensure the confidentiality of the informants.
The official Facebook page of the Memphis Police Department released a post outlining the incident, urging anyone armed with information about this burglary to utilize the Crime Stoppers contact number at (901) 528-CASH or their website to drop a tip; the social media appeal underscores the anonymity of the process, promising a personal ID number to individuals who proffer information that could lead to an arrest, and assuring complete privacy. Financial incentives in the form of cash rewards stand as potential motivators for those who help law enforcement close in on the offender.
The Memphis Police Department has not yet identified any suspects, as the inquiry into the burglary remains active. All leads appear to point to a single individual involved. Crime Stoppers has also made mention of a free, secure mobile app that can be downloaded for submitting tips under the name "P3 Tips." The unfolding of this case will be closely monitored by authorities and the public alike, as everyone hopes for a prompt resolution to the violation of the famed local barbeque establishment.
