MPD: Man caught on camera stealing packages downtown charged as ‘John Doe’

UPDATE: A man identified as ‘John Doe’ was booked in the Shelby County Jail Friday.

The story has been updated to reflect the new information.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police said a man suspected of stealing packages from at least one downtown condo building was arrested Friday morning when officers found several of the stolen items inside his car.

According to a police report, Thursday, a man driving a blue car was caught on camera entering an unlocked door of a residential building at 400 South Front Street and stealing up to 20 packages near some mailboxes.

One victim said the thief took two pairs of shoes worth $200 and a health ring valued at around $300.

Police were called back to the area around 10 a.m. Friday when a resident spotted the same blue car parked in front of their building. The resident also gave officers a surveillance picture of the suspect.

Police said a man matching the description was detained after he was seen walking near South Front Street and Huling.

Officers said they found several stolen packages in the backseat and trunk of the man’s blue 2007 Toyota Camry.

An iPad, a large griddle, a stand mixer, and a Ring camera were among the items removed from the car.

Police said the suspect had a California license, but they could not verify his identity.

Officers said they were able to positively identify him as the person in the video who entered the building on South Front and stole the packages. They said the suspect admitted he didn’t live there and didn’t have permission to enter.

The suspect who booked under the name ‘John Doe’ is charged with burglary and theft of $1,000 or less.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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