A 23-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she tried to rob a Glenbrook Shopping Center business at knifepoint in Hendersonville. The attempt fell apart when the employee refused to hand over cash, and the suspect bolted from the store before officers found and arrested her nearby.
Arrest and investigation details
According to WKRN, officers identified the suspect as 23-year-old Caroline Walker. Investigators say she first made a purchase, then pulled out a knife and demanded money from the cashier.
Police told WKRN that clothing believed to have been worn by Walker during the attempted holdup was recovered from a trash can outside a nearby business. She was later located at an apartment complex and taken into custody.
Where it happened
The alleged robbery attempt unfolded in the Glenbrook Shopping Center, a busy retail hub along Glenbrook Way anchored by big-box stores like Target and Kohl’s. MapQuest lists the center’s address as 1050 Glenbrook Way, with property listings showing the complex stretching across roughly 1012 to 1050 Glenbrook Way in Hendersonville.
Legal status
Walker has been charged with attempted aggravated robbery and is scheduled to appear in Sumner County General Sessions Court on April 15, 2026, according to WKRN. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Hendersonville Police Department at 615-822-1111 or Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4112.
Retail thefts and safety
Retail corridors around Glenbrook have seen other theft and robbery investigations, putting the area on the radar of local law enforcement and merchants. NewsChannel 5 and WSMV have both reported on separate robbery cases in the area in recent years, highlighting ongoing concerns about retail crime.
The latest case remains under investigation as detectives review surveillance footage and witness statements. Police say additional details will be shared as they become available, and anyone with tips related to this incident is urged to contact local authorities.
