MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Three people were arrested Thursday after multiple thefts at a Mt. Juliet sporting goods store.
The Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer patrolling the retail areas on Thursday, July 24 noticed a suspicious car parked at Academy Sports + Outdoors with a plastic grocery bag partially covering its license plate. Moments later, he reportedly saw a woman running out of the store with merchandise.
According to authorities, the 33-year-old Nashvillian initially stopped and tried to jump into the vehicle, but she was quickly apprehended. However, further investigation revealed the woman wasn't acting alone.
Law enforcement said two others -- a 74-year-old Nashville man wanted out of Wilson County for shoplifting, and a 53-year-old Nashville man assisting in the theft -- were also involved.
Police not only found more stolen merchandise in the car, but they said the suspects had tools used to disable anti-theft devices. In addition, the woman allegedly had "crack" and fentanyl in her possession.
According to officials, the group was also identified as being involved in a theft at the same store from Tuesday, July 22.
Authorities said all three individuals were taken into custody and brought to the Wilson County Jail. However, there is no word on their identities or the charges they face.
"These arrests reflect the keen awareness and quick action of our officers, who remain committed to protecting our community and keeping Mt. Juliet safe," MJPD wrote on social media.
No additional details have been released about this incident.
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