Local

Police seek help identifying robbery suspect at Speedway Cafe in Clarksville

Police seek help identifying robbery suspect at Speedway Cafe in Clarksville

CPD is asking for the public's help identifying this suspect who was involved in a robbery at the Speedway Cafe, Aug. 8, 2024. Photo: Clarksville Now/CPD contributed


CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at Speedway Cafe.

On Thursday, Aug. 8, at approximately 12:33 a.m., officers responded to the Speedway Cafe at 320 Providence Blvd. after receiving a 911 call stating that the clerk had just been robbed.

CPD is asking for the public’s help identifying this suspect who was involved in a robbery at the Speedway Cafe, Aug. 8, 2024. (CPD contributed)

According to CPD spokesman Scott Beaubien, a white male wearing a grey Colorado Rockies shirt, grey shorts, a grey snapback hat and sunglasses entered the store and demanded money from the register. The victim said the suspect had a firearm on his hip but never displayed it.

Security cameras captured images of the suspect, who has a chinstrap-style beard, a tattoo above his left and right wrist, and possibly a tattoo on his left calf.

According to Beaubien, the suspect made off with an undetermined amount of cash and left the scene on foot. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance identifying the suspect.

CPD is asking for the public’s help identifying this suspect who was involved in a robbery at the Speedway Cafe, Aug. 8, 2024. (CPD contributed)

Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to contact Detective Johnson at (931) 648-0656, ext. 5687. 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 Tipline, 931-645-8477.

DON’T MISS A STORY: Sign up for the free daily Clarksville Now email newsletter

News from ClarksvilleNow.com

A City of Clarksville brine truck getting ready for road treatments. (City of Clarksville, contributed)

yesterday in News

Clarksville, Montgomery County prep for snow, ask residents to stay off streets

City and county governments are both monitoring the forecasts for Clarksville and preparing for snowfall in potentially heavy amounts.

yesterday in News

Winter weather: How to handle ice and snow in Clarksville

Here’s some information, much of it courtesy of the National Weather Service, that will keep you ready for winter weather emergencies.

yesterday in News

Snow closings: APSU basketball moved to Thursday, Feed the World event postponed

With a winter storm expected this weekend, several events are being moved or postponed, and further closures will be announced.

Police and Jeep drivers assist a vehicle during a previous winter storm in Clarksville. (CPD, contributed)

yesterday in News

7 most dangerous roads for winter weather wrecks in Clarksville

Here are the worst roads in Clarksville for winter weather, according to police, with a history of having the most issues during ice and snow events.

yesterday in News, Weather

Over 6 inches of snow expected in Clarksville, Winter Storm Watch issued

With over 6 inches of snow expected, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Clarksville from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.