If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be submitted online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org on the P3Tips mobile app.
All callers will remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Stolen Credit Cards Used at Kohl's February 23, 2024
STATUS: OPEN
On February 11, 2024 these three individuals entered Panera on N. Broadway, Knoxville and proceeded to sit as close as they could to other customers and their purses. Then they would slip their hands into the unsuspecting victims' purses stealing their wallets. Once they each had stolen a wallet they then went to Kohl's near the West Town Mall in Knoxville to use the stolen credit cards. It is believed these three suspects are not local and are a part of a group doing this throughout the region.
Can You ID These Two Suspects? January 31, 2024
STATUS: OPEN
On January 20th at around 10:50 AM these two were seen on security camera entering the Best Buy on Town & Country Circle where they forced open a locked display containing Apple iPhones. Once inside the cabinet they removed 25 Apple iPhone 15 Pros. Then left without paying.
Slight of Hand January 25, 2024
STATUS: OPEN
Shooting into Knoxville Businesses January 25, 2024
STATUS: OPEN
We're seeking your assistance in identifying the individual driving this vehicle. This person is a suspect in multiple acts of vandalism where the front entrances of various closed businesses in Knoxville have been damaged by gunfire. If you have any information regarding these incidents or recognize the individual in the image provided, please contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers immediately. A cash reward is available for any information that leads to an arrest.
Since our initial report on January 17th, police investigators in Knoxville have uncovered additional cases involving the same suspect. The individual is now suspected of being involved in over seven cases in the Knoxville area, all related to theft or attempted theft of alcohol and/or cigarettes. We encourage you to watch the video montage and contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers if you recognize the individual. A cash reward is possible for any information leading to an arrest.
Robbery at University Liquors January 09, 2024
STATUS: SOLVED
If you recognize this person you can remain anonymous and submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. We will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.
13 Reports of Shooting Out Windows in Sevierville January 04, 2024
Between November 4 and December 28, 2023, Sevierville experienced a surge of vandalism with 13 reported incidents. The perpetrator was caught on video shooting out windows of both businesses and vehicles from a black Chevrolet Malibu sedan with tinted windows, using a BB/pellet gun. Most of these incidents took place on weekends between 6 PM and 10 PM leading investigators to believe the suspect may be a juvenile or young adult. Police Investigators have possibly located the exact car on still images, but are asking Sevierville residents to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers with information on any black Chevy Malibu around the 2010 model with tinted windows. It is likely that the suspect lives near or around the Eastgate Road, Food City on Dolly Parton Pkwy or downtown Sevierville area.
Three Times in Less Than 2 Months June 13, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
Three times in less than 2 months the GAP in Tanger Outlets in Sevierville was hit by the person pictured below. On April 9, 2023, May 20, 2023, and again on June 3, 2023 she entered the store selected several items of clothing concealing them in bags and exited the store without paying. In June she had a young child with her being carried on her back.
If you recognize her contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. If the information you provide leads to her arrest you will receive a CASH reward.
Over $75,000 in Fraudulent Purchases March 29, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
Have you seen these 4 or know who they are? Police throughout the country are trying to identify them as they go from one Sam’s Club location to another using a stolen Sam’s Club card to purchase gift cards that have been stolen from other locations.
Approximately 5-weeks ago a wallet was stolen from an elderly lady that contained her Sam’ Club account card. This card was then used in Abilene, TX, Jefferson City, MO, Greenwood, IN, Knoxville, TN, Lexington, KY, Elizabethtown, KY, Owensboro, KY, and Marion, IL to purchase visa gift cards totaling more than $75,000 in fraudulent purchases.
Then on March 20, 2023 at about 10:30 AM an 87-year-old lady had her wallet stolen while shopping at a store on Kingston Pike, Knoxville by the pictured individuals who then went to Sam’s Club and used her card to make over $4,100 worth of purchases.
M.O. - These 4-individuals walk into a Sam’s Club, go straight to a register, take out a set of gift cards that have been stolen from a different store and activate them by using a stolen credit card for the purchase. They then leave the store.
If you recognize any of these individuals or have any information on this crime submit a tip…
Make sure you share this with all of your friends and followers; we need this to go viral as you never know where they may pop up next and we need to put a stop to their preying on our elderly shoppers and their thefts.
Stolen Modelo February 17, 2023
STATUS: SOLVED
On February 12, 2023 at 1:29 AM this individual pulled into the parking lot of City Park Market on Park Road in Sevierville in what looks like a green Toyota Camry. He gets out of his car, walks up to the store's door, looks inside then proceeds to break the glass in the front door, entering the store and stealing an 18-pack of Modelo.
If you recognize him you are urged to submit at tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
All tipsters will remain anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a CASH reward.
Attempted Illegal Withdraw from Night Deposit Box January 23, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
On January 15th at about 6 AM this individual and one other person attempted to retrieve money from a night deposit box at TN State Bank in Jefferson City, TN.
They were seen in a gold or brown colored truck.
If you recognize this person submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
4 Rings Stolen Valued at Over $2400 January 11, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
Do you recognize either of these suspects? On the evening of January 8th, they entered the Walmart on Clinton Highway, Knoxville picked out 4-rings from the jewelry department valued at over $2,400 and proceeded to the self-checkout register where they scanned the rings. They swiped a card to pay for the rings, but the card was declined. They then picked up the rings and left the store without paying getting into a waiting vehicle.
If you recognize either suspect call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, go online to www.EastTNValleyCrimeStoppers.org or use the app P3TIPS and let us know who they are. If your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a CASH reward.
$1500 worth of Vitamins & Allergy Meds Stolen January 10, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
Do you recognize this suspect? On January 5, 2023 at around 10 AM he entered the Walgreens on New Riverside Drive in Sevierville stealing $1,500 worth of vitamins and allergy medicine.
The suspect brought a white plastic bag into the store and began filling it with Prevagen vitamins and some allergy medicine. He then fled in a blue/gray color car, possibly a Chevy Malibu with a dent on the rear driver’s side quarter panel.
If you recognize him submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers –
All tipsters will remain anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a CASH reward.
Hardworking Employee Gets Wallet Stolen While Working January 05, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help identifying this suspect, who on December 30th at about 6:45 PM entered the employee breakroom at CitiFid-O Pet Supply Store on Union Avenue and stole the victim’s wallet from her purse. Then went to CVS on Cumberland Avenue and used the victim’s credit card to purchase several gift cards.
If you recognize her submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers –
Call: 865-215-7165 or **TIPS
Online: www.EastTNValleyCrimeStoppers.org
App: P3TIPS
All tipsters will remain anonymous when contacting East TN Valley Crime Stoppers and if your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a CASH reward.
Stolen Tag - Caught on Camera December 30, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
Does this person look familiar? On December 10th at around 11:30 am he is seen driving by the red VW parked in this driveway then returning on foot to steal the license plate from the red VW. The tag was recovered several days later on Daylily Drive in Knoxville.
If you recognize this person submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers –
All tipsters will remain anonymous and if your tip results in an arrest you will receive $$$.
Stolen Trailer Looking for Owner December 30, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
The Knoxville Police Department is seeking help in locating the owner of this trailer. It is believed this trailer was stolen from the Palisades, off Gleason on or around October 24th.
If you believe this is your trailer contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers and we will help you contact the appropriate detective assigned to this case. If you know of anyone who may have had a similar trailer stolen and is still looking for it please share this post with them.
Call: 865-215-7165 or **TIPS
App: P3TIPS
Online: www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org
Stolen Trailers, Dirt Bike, Campers & Mower December 21, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
Rogers and Jackson are facing multiple charges for stealing and dealing in stolen property; however, there appears to be even more victims and Knoxville Police are searching for these victims and the remaining missing trailers, dirt bike and camper. These 2 have been very busy.
If you have any information regarding their activity, the missing trailers, dirt bike, camper and mower submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
1 Person, Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Strawberry Plains December 21, 2022
STATUS: CLOSED
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting last night, December 20th, on Daybreak Way in Strawberry Plains. Upon arrival they found one person suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. This person was airlifted to UTMC for treatment.
If you have any information regarding this shooting submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers -
Call: 865-215-7165 or **TIPS
App: P3TIPS
Online: www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org
All tipsters will remain anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a CASH reward.
Stolen Mint Green 1965 Westwind Trailer December 20, 2022
STATUS: CLOSED
Do you know where this trailer is or have information on who stole it?
On December 14, 2022 this mint colored 1965 Westwind trailer was stolen from Little Hoots designs on Kingston Pike, Knoxville.
If you know where this trailer is or have information on who stole it submit a tip to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers –
All tipsters will remain anonymous and if your tip leads to the recovery of the trailer or the arrest of those involved in stealing it you will receive a cash reward.
Stealing from Elderly Lady December 15, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
Do you recognize one or all of these individuals? On November 26, 2022, they entered the TJ Maxx on Kingston Pike where they proceeded to steal a wallet from an elderly shopper while her purse was sitting in her shopping cart. Then they headed to Sam’s Club where they purchased dozens of Visa gift cards totaling over $4,500 using her credit card.
If you recognize any of these individuals, contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers –
