Six masked, armed suspects rolled into an Atoka neighborhood early Thursday morning and left with a stolen muscle car, according to local police. Investigators say the crew pulled up in a dark Dodge Challenger to a home in the 100 block of North Chinkapin Drive, smashed the sunroof of a 2020 white Dodge Charger to get inside, then drove it away. Before leaving, officers say the group also rummaged through an unlocked 2015 white GMC Yukon in the driveway and took electronics worth about $1,550. The stolen Charger was later found in Memphis and is now being processed by authorities, while Atoka police are asking neighbors in the Sterling Ridge and Oak Creek areas to comb through doorbell and security-camera footage for any clues.
Police asked the public for camera footage
According to the Covington Tennessee Police Department, which shared Atoka's statement on Facebook, officers posted incident number 2604160001 and urged residents to review any video from the Sterling Ridge and Oak Creek neighborhoods. The notice listed the stolen Charger's plate as TN 7NF411 and said the suspects were dressed in dark clothing with their faces covered. Anyone who spots relevant footage or has information is asked to call Central Dispatch at 901-475-4300.
How the theft unfolded
In the Facebook post, Atoka police wrote that "entry was made by shattering the sunroof" of the Charger. Officers said six suspects, all reportedly armed with handguns, arrived in a dark Dodge Challenger, then left the scene after the theft. The same group is accused of going through an unlocked GMC Yukon in the driveway and removing electronics before taking off. The recovered Charger is now in the hands of authorities in Memphis for processing. As of the latest update, investigators have not released any suspect names and have not announced any arrests.
How to report tips
If you have camera footage or any information that might help, officials say to call Central Dispatch at 901-475-4300, the county number listed by the Tipton County Sheriff's Office. Atoka police also named Sgt. A. Swain as the case coordinator and provided a direct line at (901) 837-5319. The department's general contact information is available on the Town of Atoka website.
Legal implications
Because the suspects were reportedly armed, investigators say the case could lead to felony weapons and theft-related charges under Tennessee law, with final charging decisions to be made by prosecutors. Atoka police have turned the matter over to investigators and say the case remains active. Anyone with footage or information tied to the incident is urged to contact the numbers listed above.
