Police are searching for two suspects in the Monday morning robbery of the American Trust Cash Advance.
The Chattanooga Police Department responded to the robbery at 3536 Cummings Highway after receiving a call around 9 a.m. Monday. An employee had just opened for business when two black males, at least one of whom was armed with a black pistol, entered the business demanding money. One of the suspects took the employee to the rear of the business, duct taped her hands and locked her in the bathroom.
A second employee entered the building and was also placed in the bathroom. The suspects took a large amount of money and fled the scene in a two-door black pick-up, according to a release. There were no reported injuries.
Both suspects were described as medium built. One was about 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing a dark, longsleeve shirt, black mask, blue jeans and ball cap. The other was 5 feet 8 inches, wearing a short sleeve T-shirt over a longsleeve shirt with blue jeans.
The men left in the black, two-door pick-up truck. The investigation is ongoing. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.