$8,500 Zero Turn Radius Lawnmower Purchased by way of FRAUD in Murfreesboro

Apr 28, 2021 at 12:04 pm by WGNS

A costly zero turn radius lawnmower was fraudulently purchased in Murfreesboro and police want help in determining the name of the buyer.Detectives were able to capture a phot.... Read More

In Case You Missed this Story: Demos' Not Pressing Charges in Theft - Suspect Returns Money

Apr 22, 2021 at 12:25 pm by WGNS

In a theft that unfolded at Demos' Restaurant on NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro, the Demos’ family has decided not to press charges.Apparently, a man entered the t.... Read More

UPDATE: ATF Offers Reward in Rutherford County, TN Gun Theft Case

Apr 16, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — We have more news on a firearms heist that happened in LaVergne on Monday, April 12th. Now, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosiv.... Read More

TN General Assembly passes bill aiming to curb catalytic converter thefts

Apr 15, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

In past news stories you have likely heard about catalytic converter thefts throughout Rutherford County. A catalytic converter is part of a vehicles exhaust system that.... Read More

Timber Theft Cases Reported Across Tennessee

Apr 14, 2021 at 10:17 am by WGNS

Rising timber prices and the value of individual species have enticed thieves to steal timber across Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) urges forest land.... Read More

Reward Offered in Locating Truck that was Stolen Monday in Coffee County

Apr 07, 2021 at 11:03 am by WGNS

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department in nearby Manchester, TN is asking for help in locating a stolen truck and say that a reward is being offered in the case. Ac.... Read More

Arrest Made and Stolen Guns Recovered in Bedford County Case

Mar 30, 2021 at 07:13 am by WGNS

An aggravated burglary case out of Wartrace has ended with an arrest and recovery of stolen firearms.Bedford County Sheriff’s Department Detectives have arrested 19-year.... Read More

Sam's Club Theft Suspect Identified

Mar 18, 2021 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Detectives have now identified the man who allegedly stole several Ryzen gaming computers from Sam’s Club on John R. Rice Blvd. The thefts occurred.... Read More

POLICE: Have You Seen These Storage Unit Theft Suspects?

Mar 18, 2021 at 11:05 am by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, Detectives need help identifying two women who evidently entered a business called Public Storage on Fortress Blvd. The two females are accused of breaking in.... Read More

The Evidence Room in Murfreesboro: Recovering Stolen Property

Mar 15, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Have you ever wondered what happens to seized evidence that is tied to a theft?  For example, if you had a big screen TV stolen in Murfreesboro and a slew of TV’s a.... Read More

TBI Charges Two Students With Stealing Over $110,000 from MTSU

Mar 10, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in.... Read More

Unknown Subject Steals Wallet and Makes Over $2,000 in Purchases

Mar 06, 2021 at 09:17 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police need help with the identity of a subject accused of using someone else's credit card and running up a bill of over $2,000.Detectives are trying to locate t.... Read More

Rutherford County Register of Deeds Recommends Registering on Free Land Alert Site to Lessen Risk of "Deed Theft"

Mar 05, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Register of Deeds Heather Dawbarn recommends property owners register on MyLandAlert.com, a free service that will alert.... Read More

Investigation into the Identity of a Man Accused of Shoplifting at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Criminal Investigations detectives need help identifying a subject accused of stealing items from Walmart on Old Fort Parkway. The theft happened on Feb. 23, 2021.... Read More

Police Investigating Burglaries at Three Medical Center Parkway Area Businesses

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating several business break-ins that occurred on Monday, February 2, 2021. T.... Read More

MURFREESBORO: Shoplifting Incident being Investigated - Allegedly Shoplifting Over $3,100 at Lowe's

Feb 26, 2021 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police need assistance from the community to determine the identity of an accused shoplifter. The shoplifting incident adds up to more than $3,100. Dete.... Read More

Over $1,200 in Merchandise Stolen from Lowe's Store in Murfreesboro

Feb 24, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE: BOLO CANCELED! Detectives have identified the woman who stole merchandise from Lowe's on Feb. 16. A warrant is expected to soon be taken out. She will be facing a char.... Read More

Surgical Masks Equal Criminals Remaining Anonymous and Blending in More Than Ever

Feb 11, 2021 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

Shoplifting and burglaries are nothing new in Rutherford County, but everyone wearing a mask because of the COVID Pandemic is new, when compared to years past. We asked Murfre.... Read More

Major Gun Theft of Over 40 Guns in Franklin, TN

Feb 02, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

Just over the county line in nearby Williamson County, the Franklin Gun Shop was broken into and some 41 firearms stolen. The burglary occurred on January 28, 2021. The Lakevi.... Read More

Theft at Murfreesboro Walgreens on S. Church St. Totals $4,174

Feb 02, 2021 at 09:20 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives say that two women are believed to be responsible for over $4,000 in a single shoplifting case.The females apparently teamed up to steal thousands of d.... Read More