Crime & Safety
Weave Thief Strikes North Nashville Shop
A man was captured on surveillance stealing nearly $20,000 in hair weaves from a North Nashville store, the second such theft in the city.
NASHVILLE, TN -- Tens of thousands of dollars worth of hair weaves were stolen from a North Nashville store in mid-May, the second such reported theft in the city.
Metro Police are trying to identify the man, pictured above, who is accused of stealing $20,000 in weaves and wigs from the Weave Spot on Jefferson Street May 16.
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Investigators say the man kicked in the back door of the business and stuffed black and blonde weaves into a laundry bag. He was wearing a Memphis Grizzlies sweatshirt.
Last week, the owner of an Antioch salon said that $10,000 worth of hair extensions were stolen from her store, along with her cash register.
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It is unknown if the thefts are connected.
Photos via Metro Nashville Police
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