5 suspects broke into cell phone store in East Memphis

Published: Jan. 25, 2024 at 4:56 AM CST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating a smash-and-grab at a cell phone store in East Memphis.

According to police, five suspects broke into Magic Wireless on South Mendenhall around 3 a.m. Thursday.

The suspects attached a rope to the door in an attempt to pull the door open.

The suspects couldn’t get the door open in the first attempt but did break the glass.

Police say one of the suspects squeezed through the door of the business to gain entry.

One suspect left blood on the scene from cutting themselves on the glass from the front door.

Police say the suspects were driving a dark gray Charger which was stolen out of Appling Farms Precinct.

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