Teenager Allegedly Commits 5 Robberies Within 24 Hours, Police Say

An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly committing a series of robberies in East Memphis within 24 hours, as reported by WREG News.
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An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly committing a series of robberies in East Memphis within 24 hours, as reported by WREG News. The suspect, Broderick Sawyer has been charged with aggravated robbery.

On March 18, multiple victims reported being robbed at gunpoint by two males. The suspects took wallets, money, and IDs. A black four-door vehicle driven by a woman was reportedly used during one of the robberies.

On March 19, another victim reported being robbed of money and a wallet. Police located the vehicle involved and secured the house where five individuals entered.

Four people were taken into custody. Two of them implicated Sawyer, stating he was armed with a handgun during the robberies. Sawyer admitted to participating but denied having a gun, claiming he used a butcher knife instead.

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