A robbery late Tuesday evening at the Family Dollar located at 2981 Park Avenue has rattled the local community. According to the Memphis Police Department, at approximately 9:07 p.m., officers were dispatched following a distress call signaling a theft in progress at the retail outlet.
The malefactor, described as a Black male in his late teens or early twenties, made to hastily approach to the front counter where two cashiers stood. He was reported to have drawn a black handgun from his waistband, groomed the weapon, then menacingly directed it at the employees, demanding the money. The threatened cashier complied, relinquishing the cash drawer, allowing the assailant to abscond with an estimated $100. The suspect subsequently fled the premises on foot.
He had been wearing a green and black hoodie, dark jeans, and black shoes. The firearm reported to have been used in the crime was a black handgun. This description comes from the official outlet via their website, where the crime was reported by the Memphis Police Department.
Currently, investigators are relentlessly seeking to swiftly identify and apprehend the suspect involved in the robbery. The public is urged to contribute any helpful information that might assist in resolving the case. Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
As the investigation continues, residents and business owners are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Although the amount stolen was minor, the psychological impact on the victims and the community is far from insignificant.
