A man in Memphis, Tennessee, was denied access to a gas station bathroom. In response, he allegedly vandalized the store's window and two gas pumps, causing significant damage. Police are searching for the suspect.
**Memphis, Tennessee** - On September 16, a man in Memphis, Tennessee, allegedly vandalized a gas station after being denied access to its bathroom. The suspect, driving a white Chevy Impala, stopped at a gas station on Winchester Road shortly before 2 p.m.
According to local news reports, the man was denied access to the gas station bathroom after stopping at the business. He became angry and walked outside, where he threw a rock at the store's window before leaving in his vehicle.
Memphis Man Vandalizes Gas Station After Being Denied Bathroom Access
A short time later, the man returned to the gas station and began to smash two gas pumps. Video footage of the incident, obtained by local media outlets, shows the man swinging a pump around and hitting it on the ground until the nozzle popped off and gas began spewing out.
The suspect was described as average height, with short dark hair and a chin beard. Police are currently searching for the suspect and have charged him with vandalism.
Memphis Man Vandalizes Gas Station After Being Denied Bathroom Access
The vandals caused significant damage to the gas pumps, as well as to the window. The total cost of the damage has not yet been determined.
Local law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the suspect's whereabouts to contact the Memphis Police Department.
Memphis Man Vandalizes Gas Station After Being Denied Bathroom Access
This incident has raised concerns about the availability of public restrooms in Memphis. Some residents have expressed frustration that many businesses in the city do not allow non-customers to use their restrooms.
In response to these concerns, local officials are considering implementing new regulations that would require businesses to provide public restrooms to non-customers during certain hours of the day.
Memphis Man Vandalizes Gas Station After Being Denied Bathroom Access
However, these regulations have not yet been finalized, and it is unclear when or if they will be implemented.
