MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Investigators are looking for a suspect from a robbery that occurred late Sunday night at the Dollar General Store on Highway 12 near the Cheatham County line.
According to a news release from MCSO Public Information Officer Jamie Dexter, victims described the suspect as a young white male, approximately 17 to 23 years old with dirty brown hair wearing a blue bandana on his face and a white and blue plaid shirt. He also had a tattoo on his left forearm.
The suspect was seen driving an older model silver Nissan Maxima.
One employee told deputies she was putting carts away at the store when she turned around to see the man pointing a gun in her face. She emptied her register and told the other employees to do so as well.
The man took the money, then slightly removed his mask before leaving the store, as seen in the surveillance video taken from the incident.
“The investigation is ongoing, and we need help identifying this individual,” said Inv. Sgt. Steve Heise. “He needs to be brought to justice, so we’re asking for the community’s help.”
Anyone who sees the suspect is asked to immediately call 911.
Anyone with information about the case can contact lead investigator Sgt. Mike Oliver at 931-648-0611, ext. 13130. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS.
Photos courtesy of MCSO