Memphis experienced a disruption in the usual order of business on a recent Saturday evening, as Magic Wireless on Austin Peay Highway became the scene of a brusque and forceful robbery. At around 7:45 p.m. on January 10, the tranquility of the commercial stretch was shattered when a man armed with a silver revolver entered the store and demanded cash at gunpoint. This specific information comes directly from the Memphis Police Department's news release.
According to the police statement, the suspect—a Black male dressed in a black hoodie turned inside out, a ski mask, gloves, and pants—secured an undisclosed amount of money before escaping on foot, heading southbound. Witnesses or anyone with knowledge of the incident are urged to contact Crimestoppers. The involvement of a firearm in the crime has raised concerns in the community about public safety and the brazen nature of such acts.
In response to the robbery, the Memphis Police Department has issued a call for assistance from the public. They are asking for anyone who can provide information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect to reach out. The department provided a contact number for Crimestoppers, which is 901-528-CASH.
