MURFREESBORO, TN — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are hoping someone in the community can help identify a man who seems to think car doors are invitations and gloveboxes are personal treasure chests. According to surveillance video from the quiet night of March 16, a male figure can be seen making his way toward a parked sedan—because nothing says “totally innocent” like a sneaky two-step towards someone else's vehicle under the cover of darkness. Once at the car, the man casually opens the door, rummages through the front seats like he's misplaced his own keys, then checks the glovebox just in case someone left behind gold bars or a winning lottery ticket.
The suspect, who may or may not be Murfreesboro’s subtle ninja, was seen sporting a light-colored hoodie with a stylish thin black stripe across the chest. In a twist that would surprise no one, a similarly dressed individual was later captured on a convenience store surveillance camera near the scene of the break-in. Coincidence? Police don’t think so.
As a result of the break-in(s), detectives have released a video and a photo of the man, hoping someone recognizes him—or at least his jacket. He's wanted for questioning in connection to multiple auto burglaries, fraudulent use of a credit card, vandalism, and stealing actual motor vehicles. Quite the resume.
The mischief appears to have taken place on not only Sunday, March 16, but also Saturday, March 29. But here’s where it gets even more serious: MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers released on social media that the suspect was accompanied by three other individuals, all of whom were reportedly armed with handguns during the incidents.
Now, Murfreesboro police are asking the public the million-dollar question: Who is this guy? If you recognize the man—or know of the other troublemakers—Detective Gonzalez would love to hear from you. Call 629-201-5638 and help solve the case before this crew thinks glovebox raiding is a viable career path.
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