Teen, man accused of robbery, stealing cars
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man and a male teen are now in jail after police accused them of two robberies this week.
Antonio Taylor, 33, was charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, convicted felon in possession of a weapon, resisting official detention, and evading arrest on foot.
The 16-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery, possession of a controlled substance -marijuana, and evading arrest on foot.
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According to Memphis Police, on March 26 officers responded to a robbery around in the 3800 block of Jackson Avenue.
The victims stated that they were walking in the complex when two armed male suspects approached them.
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That is when the suspects demanded their property and took their car keys, cellphones, and wallets. They then left the scene in the victim’s Honda Civic.
On March 27, officers say they responded to another robbery in the 3100 block of Dothan Street in Fox Meadows.
The victim stated that a man with a gun pointed at him approached him, demanding his property. The suspect then searched the victim’s car.
MPD says the suspect took the victim’s car keys and left the scene in his gray sedan.
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Shortly afterward, aviation was able to locate the vehicle. Officers say when they arrived at the scene, the suspects stopped the car and fled on foot.
Police say that two of the three suspects were then taken into custody. One suspect had a backpack with marijuana inside.
Taylor is being held in jail on a $200,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning.
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