Chattanooga police, Crime Stoppers seek leads in robbery attempt

Chattanooga police want information about an attempted robbery at Tobacco Outlet.

About 10 a.m. April 9, officers say, a man aimed a handgun at a clerk inside the store at 5510 Highway 153. But instead of giving anything up, the clerk charged the suspect, vacuum in hand. The gunman then ran away.

Police say the man is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and wore a gray hoodie with a black mask cloaking his face.

Anyone with information about the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 423-698-3333. A confidential call could make the tipster eligible for a cash reward.

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