CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A robbery was reported Wednesday at Cumberland Bank & Trust at 260 Dover Rd.
Police said the incident occurred at 12:48 p.m.
Police believe the suspect was a black male suspect wearing eyeglasses, a suit and tie, a blue or purple cap and had dreadlocks that may have been a wig.
The suspect handed a bank employee a note and did not display a weapon. He left on foot with the money in a pink and purple bag.
Photos courtesy of CPD
“We helped to set a perimeter and assist with a canine team track of the suspect,” Sergeant Patrick Seay said.
Another CPD officer, Sergeant Joel Gibbons, who was working off duty security at a different bank on a nearby street, confronted a suspect right after the robbery was broadcast. When the suspect ran, Gibbons caught and detained that individual in the nearby Sonic restaurant parking lot.
The detainee, however, turned out to be a runaway juvenile who was also being sought by police. There is no evidence at this time to link the juvenile to the bank robbery.
Anyone with information about this robbery may contact Detective Joshua Jobe at 931-648-0656, ext. 5269. Information can also be given to the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477). Please leave a message at either number.
Photos courtesy of CPD