A manhunt is underway for a suspect involved in the bold daylight robbery of Truist Bank in Nashville. The individual is accused of holding up the bank on Nolensville Pike, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, officials said.
According to WKRN, the robbery unfolded just before 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, with the suspect having passed a note to the teller—a note teeming with threats and a demand for money. The man was reported to begin rapidly running in the direction of Thompson Lane following the heist.
This man robbed Truist Bank's 2915 Nolensville Pk branch at 3:10 p.m. today. He passed a threatening note to a teller demanding money. He was last seen fleeing on foot toward Thompson Ln. See him or know who he is? Please📞615-742-7463. Reward. MNPD & FBI investigating. pic.twitter.com/3J3q18hrok
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 9, 2024
Both the Metro police and the FBI are currently investigating the incident. A closer collaboration between local and federal authorities signals the gravity of the case and the concerted effort to bring the suspect to justice swiftly.
Witnesses last spotted the suspect fleeing on foot, this is according to a report by WZTV. The Nashville Metro Police Department (MNPD) urges anyone with information concerning this case or the identity of the man to reach out, promising a reward for tips leading to an arrest. In a plea for public assistance, authorities are asking, "See him or know who he is? Please call 615-742-7463."
Additional information surrounding the investigation has yet to be disclosed, with no immediate indication of the amount of money taken or whether anyone was injured during the incident. As the search intensifies, the public is reminded to exercise caution and to report any sightings or knowledge to the provided Crime Stoppers number. To assist in the manhunt, law enforcement agencies are likely to rely on security camera footage, witness descriptions, and additional resources, as underscored in a statement obtained by WSMV.
