Update, 4:50 p.m.: Detectives have made contact with the people involved and determined that no crime was committed, and no one was in any duress or danger.
“The Clarksville Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter and would like to emphasize the importance of mindful behavior, as to not draw attention to yourself and give others an indication that something is wrong when in fact nothing is wrong,” Beaubien said. “In this case, good-hearted citizens were genuinely concerned for the welfare of a stranger.”
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police are investigating reports of a woman who was yelling for help on Thursday to determine if it was a legitimate or a possible prank.
At about 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Clarksville Police responded to the area of Starbucks, 100 S. Hampton Place, after witnesses reported a woman, who was in the front passenger seat of a silver Nissan Quest, was yelling for help out the front passenger door window, according to police spokesman Officer Scott Beaubien.
The vehicle had dark-tinted windows and a white decal sticker on the rear liftgate window. The woman was described as white with blondish/brown hair, possibly in her early teens to early 20s. Officers and detectives are searching local businesses for video to determine if she was in actual distress and not involved in a prank.
“CPD is asking anyone who might have been in the area and witnessed this possible incident to come forward,” Beaubien said.
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to contact Detective Billotte at 931-648-0656, ext. 5694. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline, 931-645-8477.