Four men are still on the run after a brazen robbery in a downtown Memphis park where a man was tackled and disarmed, police say. The April 25 attack in Fourth Bluff Park ended with the suspects sprinting into a nearby parking structure as the victim was left without his gun. Witnesses and surveillance footage are now key to figuring out who was involved.
According to FOX13 Memphis, the robbery unfolded around 6:30 p.m. near Front Street and Jefferson Avenue when several men rushed the victim, tackled him, and one of them snatched his firearm. The group then bolted across the street into a nearby parking lot. The station reports that officers have circulated still images of the suspects as they work to track them down.
What the police released
The Memphis Police Department said in an official bulletin that officers responded on the evening of April 25 and that the victim pulled his gun while trying to protect himself. Investigators say the suspects overpowered him, grabbed the weapon, and ran. MPD included surveillance stills in the alert and urged anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Where it happened
Fourth Bluff Park sits atop the riverfront bluff between Court Avenue and Jefferson Avenue and is managed by the Memphis River Parks Partnership. The compact green space is known for its river views and occasional events, but its location near parking garages and the trolley line can leave parkgoers feeling a bit isolated once things quiet down in the evening.
Broader context
MPD's public appeal for tips comes amid a stretch of active investigations and highlights how often detectives rely on community leads when cases hit a wall. Recent coverage of MPD's renewed searches shows the department repeatedly turning to CrimeStoppers when it needs fresh information.
Anyone who recognizes the people in the released images or has any information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or submit an anonymous tip online. Investigators warn the public not to approach the suspects. The case remains under active investigation, according to the Memphis Police Department.
