UPDATE: MTSU Police Officer accused of stealing cash

Jun 25, 2018 at 07:41 pm by Bryan Barrett


An MTSU Police Officer accused of stealing money out of a parked car is now out of jail on bond.

Reports show that Marco Burke was accused of pocketing $1100 while on duty as an MTSU officer. He was originally arrested on June 11, 2018.

Murfreesboro Police Detective D. Harrison wrote in a report, "An investigation revealed that Marco Burke took $1100 US Currency from an unoccupied vehicle while on duty and working as a MTSU Police Officer."

The theft was reported to have occurred when Burke responded to a reckless driving call. Burke allegedly admitted to taking the cash.

39 Year old Burke was booked under a $30,000 bond and later released. His court date has been set for July 23, 2018.

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MPD Arrest 18-12894

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