Kroger Tide Pod shoplifter identified by uncle — Caleb Tyus arrested

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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
Caleb Tyus (MNPD)
Caleb Tyus (MNPD)
CASECHARGEBOND
GS956974THEFT 1000 OR LESS1000

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

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