police reports
• On May 12 at around 6:35 p.m., a Woodrose Court complainant advised Knox County Sheriffs Office that between 2 and 7:30 p.m., May 11, an unknown suspect vandalized the back door to her residence. The complainant stated the glass on the door was shattered. Estimated loss is about $550.
• On May 13 at around 8:39 a.m., a Grigsby Loop Circle complainant stated to KCSO that between 8:30 p.m., May 12, and 8:05 a.m., May 13, an unknown suspect gained entry into her vehicle, a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, by unknown means and rummaged through it. All of the property was moved from the back of the vehicle to the front and the front to the back. She advised no damage was done and no property was taken. She advised she is sure she locked her door and on her vehicle it will automatically lock after about five minutes, if no key is in the ignition and no weight is in the seat. No loss was reported.
• On May 13, KCSO responded to 11491 Parkside Drive in regards to a theft. Upon arrival KCSO met with Best Buy Loss Prevention who stated he had a female in custody for the theft of a NUUD cell phone case valued $99.99. KCSO then identified the suspect, a 44-year-old white female, and took her into custody for the theft. Best Buy banned the suspect from the store for a period of one (1) year and had her vehicle towed. This crime did occur in Farragut.
• On May 14 at around 2:43 p.m., a Mapletree Drive complainant advised KCSO she was being followed around Costco, 10745 Kingston Pike, Farragut, by an unknown male. The complainant advised she had turned her back to the suspect, an Hispanic male of unknown age, and he took a Saks wallet, cash, and the wallet’s contents from her open purse. The complainant advised she was looking at an item on the shelf and the suspect walked passed her. Once he walked past she realized her wallet was missing. The complainant advised she contacted security but the suspect was already outside before he could be stopped. The complainant was advised to contact Teleserve if more information arises. Estimated loss is about $335. Costco does have video surveillance of the suspect.
• On Sunday, May 15, at around 8:07 p.m., KCSO officers responded to Kohl’s department store, 11530 Kingston Pike, Farragut, for a shoplifting complaint. The complainant, Kohl’s Asset Protection Associate, stated that the defendant, an 18-year-old white female, concealed several cosmetics in her purse. The defendant then passed all points of sale with the concealed merchandise without making an attempt to pay for the concealed items. The defendant was taken into custody for shoplifting. This did occur in Farragut. Estimated loss is about $117.50.
• On May 17 at around 3:03 p.m., KCSO responded to the initial report of a burglary of a residence at a Green Mountain Drive residence in Farragut. Upon arrival, a KCSO detective discovered that the building was under new construction and uninhabited. Complainant, a Development and Design Concepts representative, advised KCSO that he is the project manager. There were no signs of a forced entry. It is unknown at this time where the point of entry is, but the two back sliding doors were the only doors or windows accessible as they were not lockable during the time of the incidents. The complainant noticed that the plumbing fixtures had been stolen from within the building and that it had occurred on Saturday, May 7. He also noticed that the electrical fixtures had been stolen from within the building and that it had occurred on Saturday, May 14. At both times, the fixtures had been set up the day before in the rooms to which they were going to be permanently affixed. Estimated loss is $755.
• On May 17 at around 3:36 p.m., a Southern Contractors LLC complainant advised KCSO he was told by some of his employees to check if any of the company’s tools were missing from a Shirecliffe Lane site and found a Stihl Model 800 saw was gone. He stated he contacted both suspects, both white males, about the theft but they both stated the other is the one who stole it. Copy sent to LEIDs for NCIC entry. Estimated loss is $1,500.
• On May 16 at around 1:03 p.m., a Pierce Dental Lab complainant advised between May 12 and May 13, the suspect, a 36-to-37-year-old white female, tried to write a check for $2,400. The complainant advised the suspect wrote the check at JCPenney signing the check as Candice Pierce. She stated JCPenney and Citizens Bank contacted her to advise her of the attempted transaction. The complainant advised she did not know a Candice Pierce and JCPenney did not let the suspect continue with the transaction. She advised the check was a business check.
• On May 19 at around 3:15 p.m., a Hampton Roads Drive complainant stated an unknown suspect used her personal information to apply for a credit card. She advised she is unsure of the exact date suspect tried to obtain the credit card, but was advised by Navy Federal Credit Union it was an online application. Navy Federal Credit Union sent her a letter advising her that she would need to verify some information before they could approve the credit card. At that time she contacted them and advised them she did not apply for the card. Copy of the letter she received is attached to report in file attachments.
• On May 27 at around 11:36 a.m., a Rolling Creek Road victim stated to KCSO that he was gone from his residence between May 18 and May 24. When victim returned home his front door was standing open. There were no signs of forced entry to the door. On May 27 the victim noticed a Smith & Wesson revolver, cash and coins were missing from the master bedroom. Also, when victim checked the location of the hide-a-key to the front door, it had been moved from where it was supposed to be. There are no suspect(s) at this time. Estimated loss is $1,300.
• On May 13 at around 2:16 p.m., KCSO responded to Kohl’s department store at 11530 Kingston Pike, Farragut, to a reported theft. Upon arrival KCSO made contact with complainant. Complainant had stopped suspect, a 40-year-old Hispanic female, who had concealed kids clothing and shoes valued at $125.20 into her diaper bag. Suspect exited the store failing to pay for the items she had concealed into her purse and was stopped by the complainant. Suspect was transported to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
• On May 21 at around 9:45 a.m., a Battle Front Trail complainant stated to KCSO that between midnight and 2 a.m. an unknown subject(s) threw eggs, red dye and toilet paper all over his residence and vehicle. Complainant also advised that his tailpipe was stuffed with eggs as well. Complainant has no suspects. Estimated loss is $4,000.
• On May 21 about 3:40 p.m., KCSO was dispatched to Belk department store, 11417 Parkside Drive, Farragut, for a shoplifting call. KCSO was advised by Belk Loss Prevention that a female had concealed items in the dressing room and they were awaiting her to exit the store. Further, when she did exit the store, Loss Prevention stopped her and escorted her to its office, where KCSO placed the suspect, a 25-year-old white female, into custody. She was then escorted to the dressing room where a female employee watched her remove four (4) items, which she had concealed on her person totaling $205.97. This incident did occur in Farragut.
• On May 24 at around 9:51 a.m., a Chapel Pointe Lane complainant advised KCSO that after going to get his license plate renewed, he was informed he had the incorrect plate on his vehicle. He stated the plate that had been on the vehicle was not his and that an unknown suspect must have stolen his and replaced it. Complainant advised he would turn in the plate at the clerk’s office. Estimated loss is $60.
• On May 24 at around 6:29 p.m., an Oswald Street complainant advised KCSO that between 2:30 and 6:29 p.m., May 24, she left her cell phone at Campbell Station Park and returned home. The complainant realized around 2:30 p.m. she had accidentally left her phone and returned back to the park to attempt to locate it, but was unsuccessful. The complainant was advised to call back with the serial number for the cell phone if she could locate it. Estimated loss is $100.
