East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers has put Michelle Thompson back on the radar, reviving a "Fugitive Friday" alert that lists her as wanted on multiple felony theft warrants plus a probation-violation charge tied to the Clinton area. The wanted flyer gives her date of birth as Jan. 18, 1987, and describes her as about 5-foot-7 and 200 pounds. The group stresses that anyone with information should use its anonymous tip channels and should not try to approach or detain her. Tips may be eligible for a cash reward.
What the alert lists
The Facebook flyer says Thompson is wanted on three counts of felony theft and for violating probation, with warrants noted as active as of July 20, 2020. It also lists a last-known address on Old Tacora Hills Road in Clinton. According to Facebook, tips are described as 100% anonymous, and they must be sent through Crime Stoppers channels to qualify for any potential reward.
How to submit tips
Per the organization's website, tipsters can call the hotline at 877-363-8847, text ETTIPS to 738477, use the P3Tips mobile app, or submit a web tip through East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. The site notes that Crime Stoppers pays up to $2,000 for tips that lead to arrests and that rewards are paid only for tips given directly to the organization.
Legal and safety notes
In Tennessee, theft is graded by value and circumstances and can be charged as a felony depending on the aggregated value of the alleged thefts. For the official grading rules, see Tennessee Code § 39-14-105 on Justia. Probation revocation can result in re-incarceration or re-sentencing after a court hearing; the procedure is outlined in Tennessee Code § 40-35-311 on Justia.
Where this fits locally
Hoodline has been tracking Crime Stoppers' weekly "Fugitive Friday" spotlights that call on the public to help locate people with outstanding warrants. A recent piece highlighted a case where police cops hunt UT Strip suspect in a Knoxville theft investigation, showing how these bulletins are used to generate tips.
If you know anything about Thompson's whereabouts and there is an immediate safety concern, authorities say to call 911 first. Otherwise, you are asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers through the hotline, text, P3Tips app, or the web tip form. For full details on rewards and reporting options, visit East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
