CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Two women were robbed at knife-point after leaving their place of employment April 8.
According to a police report, the victims had closed the Dollar Tree store at 1626 Fort Campbell Blvd. and were preparing to leave. One of the women was holding a money bag with nearly $2,700 inside.
As they were leaving they were approached by a man with a black folding knife. The man reportedly said “Give me what you got” and brandished the knife at them.
One victim said she struggled with the man while the other tried to get into her vehicle.
The women hit the suspect with a travel mug and a cup of soda in an attempt to stop him.
At some point during the struggle, the money bag fell to the ground and the suspect was able to grab it before running into the woods.
The women described the suspect as a black male anywhere from 18-30 with a thin mustache and a runner’s build. He was wearing a dark gray hoodie with Old Navy printed on the front and dark sweat pants.
Anyone with information can call or text the CrimeStoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477)—TEXT to 274637 (CRIMES).