Franklin Police Updates

Credit Card Theft at Chuck E Cheese

Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying a woman who used a credit card stolen from a mom at Chuck E Cheese (3073 Mallory Lane) while she was playing with her children on the afternoon of 06/21/2012. Just minutes after the card was stolen, this suspect was captured on video using the card at the Discount Tobacco on West Main Street. To see video of the thief using the stolen card follow this Link.

Information about this suspect could be worth up to $1,000 cash by calling
Williamson County Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000

Good Samaritan foils get away and detains thief

Monday afternoon a would-be booster got a little less than he bargained for. Jalen Dotson, 18, of Nashville, remains in custody today after assaulting a store security officer and shopper during his attempted theft and escape.

It happened shortly before 5 pm Monday when Macy’s security observed Dotson conceal a tank top valued at $14.50 under his shirt and try to exit the store. When the security officer tried to stop him, Dotson repeatedly struck the officer and fled into the mall. During his attempted getaway, Dotson threw a punch at an uninvolved shopper who saw what was happening. That shopper quickly turned the tables, taking Dotson to the ground and holding him there while security took him into custody.

Dotson, charged with shoplifting and two counts of assault, remains in custody on a $7,500 bond.

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Photo By: Franklin Police