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Fighting Crime

Crime Plagued County Office Will Move

Oct-01-07

After three break-ins and a robbery, officials in Shelby County Tennessee say they've had enough, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Speaking of the break-ins, County Administrator Susan Henning told the newspaper," They come through the ceilings and they come through the walls."

County Clerk Debbie Stampson operates seven branch offices to make it more convenient for county residents to pay taxes and fees. The office with the crime problem will be relocated to a mall that will provide its own security.

County Commissioner Joyce Avery says crime is a real problem in Memphis and the move shows just how serious the problem has become.

Officials estimate that repairs to the facility after the break-ins cost taxpayers $30,000. In addition, the robbery resulted in  three employees taking three months off from work.


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