The Franklin Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect identified in the armed robbery of a Cool Springs McDonald's, the occurrence took place late Wednesday evening and the efforts to locate the suspect are ongoing. According to a news release by city officials, the suspect is William D. Bartholomew, a 52-year-old man from Jackson, Tenn., described as a white male boasting a gray beard, the warrant for his capture charges him with aggravated robbery.
Law enforcement believes Bartholomew is currently evading capture in a white Kia Soul, which is adorned with Tennessee plates, license number 154BPKT, they are cautioning residents against approaching the suspect, who is considered armed and thus dangerous. The Franklin Police Department has extended an appeal to Bartholomew through various channels, pressing for his peaceful surrender—an entreaty made amidst concern for public safety and the pursuit of justice.
Community members are being advised to remain vigilant and to report any sightings of Bartholomew or the white Kia Soul; the local authorities underscore the importance of not engaging with the suspect. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Franklin Police Department immediately, as they continue their work to protect and to serve, upholding the delicate fabric of community security and trust.
