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Felon, Alleged Shoplifter Wanted In Franklin

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Police have asked the public’s help in locating a convicted felon wanted in Franklin for shoplifting.

Officials with Franklin Police said 35-year-old William Earp has eluded officers on more than one occasion.

Earp, of Murfreesboro, is a convicted felon on probation and is now considered a fugitive.

On January 11, Earp allegedly ran from T.J. Maxx Loss Prevention Officers who were attempting to arrest him for shoplifting.

Police said he got into his vehicle and nearly hit a shopper while fleeing. 

He’s now wanted for felony theft and reckless driving.

Information on his whereabouts is worth up to $1,000 with an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (615)-794-4000.