2-7-17 Robbery From Person - 3 locations

The following are the preliminary facts of the investigations:

• At approximately 8:36 p.m. a man reported he was walking on Cherokee Blvd when a white Hyundai approached. Victim stated a black male with a handgun exited the vehicle and demanded he hand over his belongings. The victim complied and fled on foot.
• At approximately 8:58 p.m. police received report of a Robbery From Person at City Green Apartments (1730 Urban Trail). The female victim stated she was approached from behind by a black male with a handgun who demanded she give up her belongings. The victim complied and fled on foot. Victim said she saw a white sedan with tinted windows leaving the parking lot.
• At approximately 9:24 p.m. police responded to a Robbery From Person call at 495 Riverfront Pkwy. The two victims, male and female, stated they were running on the Riverwalk when they were approached by a black male with a handgun who demanded they give him their belongings. The victims complied, suspect fled on foot and entered a white sedan with similar description to the previous two calls.

Members of the Chattanooga Police Violent Crime Bureau are following all leads and ask any witnesses to call police immediately

The suspect vehicle is described as a white, 4-door Hyundai Sonata with tinted windows, plastic hubcabs (not rims) and a loud muffler. 

Location #1 - 209 Minor St. at 8:36 p.m.

Location #2 - 1730 Urban Trail at 8:58 p.m.

Location #3 - 495 Riverfront Pkwy at 9:24 p.m.

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding these incidents to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.