This weekend Chattanooga Police Department property crimes investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for a robbery that occurred July 19.
The incident occurred at the Riverview Grande Apartments at 729 Mansion Circle about 4:20 a.m. One of the victims, asleep in his bedroom, was awakened by two black males armed with handguns, demanding money. According to the other six victims in the front of the apartment, three black males rushed into the apartment through the unlocked door.
The robbers brandished guns and demanded cash, drugs, cell phones and a laptop from the occupants of the apartment. One victim was pistol-whipped in the head and another struck in the side of the face. The suspects fled in an unknown direction.
During the course of the investigation, a witness was located, and one of the suspects in this case was identified. The suspect is Walter Roderick Dozier, aka “Lil’ Rod,” 21. He is a light skinned black male with hazel eyes, black hair cut into a low afro, and is possibly armed with a silver revolver. He was last known to be driving a grey rental car but has since turned it in.
Dozier is wanted for aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, criminal conspiracy and weapons charges in this case.
He also has four other outstanding warrants from an unrelated incident. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dozier, may call Crime Stoppers at 698-3333.
A confidential call could make the tipster eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.