Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested; Stolen Puppies Returned Safely 

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On April 21, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at Teon’s Puppy Palace, located at 3424 Winchester Road.

Officers learned that a male and a female entered the store and inquired about purchasing a Cane Corso puppy. The victim brought out two puppies for them to view. While doing so, the pair repeatedly looked toward the front entrance as if anticipating someone.

Moments later, two additional suspects entered the business armed with handguns and took the two puppies. The suspects fled the scene in separate vehicles: a two-door Chevrolet pickup truck and a Chevrolet SUV. The stolen puppies were valued at $2,000 each.

On April 23, 2026, the Mt. Moriah Station Task Force located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at Millbranch Road and Raines Road. Four male suspects were detained. During an inventory of the vehicle prior to towing, officers located three firearms, including a stolen Glock handgun equipped with a switch.

On April 24, 2026, the Mt. Moriah Task Force recovered both stolen puppies unharmed. The puppies were returned to the victim.

Carlos Thomas, 18, has been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property less than $2,500 (to wit: firearm), and Prohibited Weapon (to wit: machine gun).

A 17-year-old male has been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property less than $2,500 (to wit: firearm), and Prohibited Weapon (to wit: machine gun).

A second 17-year-old male has been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property less than $2,500 (to wit: firearm), and Prohibited Weapon (to wit: machine gun).

The image shows three handguns, several magazines, and one loose bullet displayed on a bright blue surface. At the bottom left corner is the Memphis Police Department seal. Along the bottom edge is text that reads “Memphis Police Department — Established in 1827” and “joinmpd.com,” along with several social media icons.The image shows a close‑up of the rear slide area of a handgun, pointed upward against a bright blue background. An arrow labeled “Switch” points to a small metallic component installed on the back of the firearm’s slide. At the bottom of the image is the Memphis Police Department seal along with text reading “Memphis Police Department — Established in 1827” and “joinmpd.com,” accompanied by several social media icons.The image shows a small black puppy resting in the arms of an individual wearing a dark shirt with the word “POLICE” printed on the upper chest. The puppy’s eyes are closed, and the puppy is lying on the person’s forearm. At the bottom of the image is the Memphis Police Department seal, the text “Memphis Police Department — Established in 1827,” and the website joinmpd.com with several social media icons.The image shows two small black puppies on a blue blanket indoors. One puppy is sitting near a wall with a pink collar, looking upward. The second puppy is leaning toward the first, nuzzling the other puppy’s face. A yellow tennis ball sits on the blanket behind them. At the bottom of the image is the Memphis Police Department seal, the text “Memphis Police Department — Established in 1827,” and the website joinmpd.com along with several social media icons.The image shows a small black puppy running across a grassy field while carrying a bright green tennis ball in its mouth. The puppy is in mid‑stride, facing forward. At the bottom of the image is the Memphis Police Department seal, the text “Memphis Police Department — Established in 1827,” and the website joinmpd.com with several social media icons.The image shows a group of six individuals standing in a row in front of a light‑colored brick wall. Two small black puppies are being held by two of the individuals—one puppy is cradled in the arms of a person wearing a dark shirt on the left side of the image, and the other puppy is being held by a person wearing an orange long‑sleeved shirt near the center. Several of the individuals are wearing clothing marked with “POLICE,” and some are wearing tactical gear. At the bottom of the image is the Memphis Police Department seal, the text “Memphis Police Department — Established in 1827,” and the website joinmpd.com with several social media icons.The image is a wanted‑style announcement graphic with a bright yellow background and a purple header that reads “ARRESTED” in large white letters. Below the header, on the left side, there is a vertical blue Crime Stoppers panel containing the Crime Stoppers logo, the phone number 901‑528‑CASH, the website crimestopmem.org, and text encouraging anonymous tips and noting the possibility of a cash reward. On the right side, the graphic displays a booking‑style photograph and the name “Carlos Thomas” with the label “Aggravated Robbery.” Beneath the name is text stating that the individual is 18 years old and listing charges: Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property less than $2,500 (noted as a firearm), and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (machine gun). A small Memphis Police Department seal appears at the bottom right corner.The image is a formatted announcement graphic with a yellow background and a wide purple header at the top containing the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. A circular Memphis Police Department seal appears on the left side of the header. Below the header, the graphic is divided into two main sections. On the left side is a vertical blue Crime Stoppers panel featuring a shield-shaped logo, the phone number 901‑528‑CASH, the website crimestopmem.org, text encouraging anonymous tips, and a note about eligibility for a cash reward. On the right side, the graphic displays a booking‑style photograph area next to text that reads “17‑year‑old Male” and “Aggravated Robbery.” Additional text states that the individual was charged with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property less than $2,500 (noted as a firearm), and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (machine gun). A small Memphis Police Department seal appears in the bottom right corner.“ARRESTED” in large white letters. A circular Memphis Police Department seal appears on the left side of the header. Below the header, the left side of the graphic features a vertical blue Crime Stoppers panel displaying a shield-shaped logo with the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH,” the website crimestopmem.org, contact information for submitting anonymous tips, and a note indicating eligibility for a cash reward. To the right, the graphic includes a booking-style photo placeholder next to text that reads “17-year-old Male” and “Aggravated Robbery.” Beneath that, additional text states that the individual was charged with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property less than $2,500 (noted as a firearm), and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (machine gun). A small Memphis Police Department seal is visible in the bottom right corner.

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