Cordova Gas Stations Targeted: Man Charged in Theft, Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery

CORDOVA, Tennessee — Cordova gas stations have become the focus of multiple law enforcement investigations following separate criminal incidents reported over the past several months. Local authorities are dealing with both resolved cases of theft and ongoing searches for suspects involved in violent armed robberies.

The first incident occurred earlier this year on January 29, 2026. According to police reports, a man was accused and subsequently charged with stealing from a local gas station in Cordova. Details regarding the items stolen and the identity of the accused were kept brief, but authorities confirmed that charges were filed swiftly following the theft.

More recently, on May 9, 2026, a much more severe incident took place when a Cordova gas station was robbed at gunpoint. Police responded to the scene where suspects brandishing firearms threatened employees and demanded cash before fleeing the premises. The Memphis Police Department has released details of the robbery and is actively seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate the individuals responsible for the armed heist.

Community members and local business owners have expressed growing concerns over the safety of retail and convenience store workers in the area. Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information regarding either of these incidents, particularly the May 9 armed robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers immediately.