Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Armed gunman sought in market holdup

WKRN NEWS
Posted: Aug 16, 2011 11:38 AM CDT


Nashville Crime StoppersNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville detectives are working to identify the gunman who robbed the St. Mark Market in Nashboro Village Sunday night.

The robber entered the store in the 2200 block of Murfreesboro Pike around 9:30 p.m. and demanded the clerk open the register at gunpoint.

He then walked around the counter and took cash from the drawer before fleeing on foot.

The robber is described as a Hispanic man.

He is approximately five feet, 10 inches tall, weighing around 170 pounds.

Police said he wore a bandana to cover his face during Sunday's robbery.

Anyone recognizing the suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.

Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word "CASH" along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES).