Memphis man arrested for stealing car, attempting to sell it back to victim
A Memphis man was arrested for stealing a car and then attempting to sell it back to the car owner according to FOX 13 Memphis. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) got a call that a 2012 Infiniti G-37 was stolen at The Indigo Hotel on May 23. The 911 caller told the police they were contacted by the suspect, who has been identified as Robert Mitchell and they could get the car back for $3,000.
A location to meet between the victim and Mitchell was agreed upon. Police was at the scene as well.
Mitchell left the scene and texted the victim, “Why you got the police on me?” according to an affidavit.
The vehicle had an estimated value of $20,000, police said. Mitchell was later arrested and charged with theft of property $10,000 – $60,000 and extortion. Mitchell court date has been set on Jun. 23.
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