12-Year-Old Girl Takes Down Burglar in Soybean Field

Girl, age 12, helps catch burglary suspect in Crockett County chase

The incident happened July 17 on Johnson Grove Road, when deputies say a man tried to break into a home.

12-year-old girl chases down man trying to break into home, Tennessee cops say

Law enforcement are commending homeowners’ daughter for pursuing an accused attempted burglar and chasing him into a soybean field, Tennessee deputies said.

12-year-old girl takes down burglar in soybean field

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A burglar who attempted to break into a Crockett County house was chased and tackled by a 12-year-old girl last Thursday, according to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department. The sheriff's department said just after 6 p.m., Robert W. Sills attempted to break into the residence. Deputies said after the homeowners spotted him, he ran to a nearby soybean field, and the homeowner's daughter chased Sills and tackled him. Moth…

Preteen girl thwarts attempted burglary, sheriff says

A 12-year-old girl stopped the attempted burglary of her home and managed to subdue the alleged burglar, the Crockett County Sheriff's Office said Monday.