At 2:30 Saturday afternoon, undercover Flex officers, working with security at the Thoroughbred Village Shopping Center, observed two women shoplifting at both Stein Mart and T.J. Maxx at 545 Cool Springs Boulevard. More than $500 in stolen merchandise was ultimately recovered, along with a nail puller often used by thieves to remove security sensors. Terri L. Newsome, 37 of Nashville and 37-year-old Keisha Lowe of Madison were both charged with Felony Theft. Newsome was also charged with the unlawful possession of a tool used to remove anti-theft tags, Violation of Probation, and Criminal Impersonation after lying to officers about her identity. Both women remain jailed in Williamson County Jail: Newsome on a $55,000 bond, and Lowe on a $20,000 bond.
Since Black Friday, Franklin Police Flex Officers have made 20 shoplifting arrests and three drug arrests, recovered more than $5,000 in stolen merchandise, recovered a stolen car, and took an illegal gun off the street – all in the Cool Springs area.
The Franklin Police Department will remain vigilant, with a zero-tolerance approach to criminal activity, in and around Franklin’s busy shopping districts, through the remainder of the Christmas shopping season.
Franklin Police Gearing Up to Keep You Safe This Christmas Shopping Season
