23-year-old Caleb Tyus is charged with the theft of 10 bags of Tide Pods from a Gallatin Pike Kroger. An employee was able to take a photo of the car he was driving as he fled, and police contacted the registered owner, who was his uncle, Anthony Richardson. The uncle positively identified Caleb as the person from surveillance photos and stated Caleb was in possession of the car during the time of the tide pod boost. Tyus is free on pre-trial release.
COMPLAINT: |
2021-0565996 |
ARREST WARRANT / AFFIDAVIT: |
On 11/01/2021 at 0855 hours the suspect entered the Kroger at 711 Gallatin Pike, concealed 10 bags of Tide Pods valued at $120 inside his backpack, and exited the store passing all points of sales. The suspect fled the scene in a maroon Hyundai. An employee took a photo of the suspect’s license plate. A registration check was completed and the registered owner [Anthony Richardson] was contacted. Anthony stated his nephew, Caleb Tyus was in possession of his vehicle. On 11/11/21 Anthony came to East Precinct and was shown still shots of the suspect and he confirmed the suspect was in fact his nephew Caleb Tyus. Rhett Page is with Kroger Loss Prevention and will prosecute on Kroger’s behalf. |
PROSECUTOR: |
JOSHUA C BAKER |
SIGNED BY COMMISSIONER / JUDGE: |
BRUCE KESSLER |
VICTIM: |
RHETT PAGE |
CASE | CHARGE | BOND |
---|---|---|
GS956974 | THEFT 1000 OR LESS | 1000 |
Caleb Tyus | |
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DEFENDANT: | TYUS, CALEB O |
AKA(s): | CALEB D TYUS CALEB OMARI TYUS CALEB O TYUS |
ADDRESS: | 608 SANDY SPRINGS TRL MADISONGE, TN 37115 |
JMS ID: | 967233 |
CONTROL ID: | 586260 |
SEX: | M |
RACE: | BLACK |
DOB: | 09/18/1998 (23) |
ADMITTED: | 11/29/2021 03:45:31 AM |
RELEASED: | 11/29/2021 05:55:47 AM |
BOND VIA: | PRETRIAL |