Knoxville Police Department has launched an investigation following a robbery incident and is actively seeking information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect involved. The event occurred in the Kroger parking lot at 2117 N. Broadway St. last Friday afternoon, as documented by WVLT. The department has released a description of the vehicle, a dark-colored Trailblazer, seen leaving the scene towards downtown Knoxville, though luckily no injuries have been reported in the incident.
Surveillance footage has depicted a man wearing a purple T-shirt and cargo shorts, believed to be the suspect, as per the images disseminated by the Knoxville Police on various online platforms. According to details provided by WATE, the officials are urging the public to assist them in identifying the suspect who immediately fled the scene in the aforementioned vehicle after committing the robbery at knifepoint.
Community members who have any relevant information are being encouraged to come forward and can do so anonymously if preferred. The East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers offers multiple avenues through which information can be conveyed, as stated on the WATE website. Individuals can make a phone call to 865-215-7165, contact Crime Stoppers online via their website, mobile app P3 Tips, or through their Facebook page, with the potential for a financial reward for information that leads to a resolution of the case.
The Knoxville Police Department has made assurances that the safety of the community remains their utmost concern, with additional officers deployed to the area, as confirmed by a statement obtained by WIVK. As the search for the suspect continues, police request that anyone with knowledge related to the incident contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
