Authorities in Franklin are on the lookout for a man accused of taking unauthorized photographs of a minor at a Target store. The incident in question transpired on Thursday at the retail location situated on Galleria Boulevard. As per the City of Franklin, the individual attempted to capture images of a 12-year-old girl, with her mother observing the man crouching and pointing his phone in an upward direction at her daughter, actively engaging the device's camera function.
The Franklin Police Department described the suspect as a black male, distinguishable by his long black and grey beard, and clad in a navy t-shirt paired with grey pants, donned with a red bandana. It was noted that the suspect left the scene in a vehicle resembling a dark grey or blue SUV. Officials urge anyone harboring knowledge relevant to this incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
Witnesses or individuals with pertinent information can directly reach out to the Franklin Police Department by dialing (615) 794-2513. Furthermore, there exists an option for those preferring to remain anonymous to submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Williamson County. The organization is contactable via (615) 794-4000. Additionally, should a tip lead to an apprehension, Crime Stoppers has committed to dispensing a reward summing up to $1,000.
