Armed Robbers Hitting Local Businesses
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Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics
by Karen Zatkulak The search is on for four armed robbery suspects. Chattanooga Police tell us the same group has hit five businesses in less than two days. We're told it's the same suspects, hitting restaurants and businesses near closing time.Police say in every case, the suspects have been armed and two people have been hurt during the incidents. We're told the robberies began on Sunday night at the Mr. T's on Tennessee Avenue. That's where police say the suspects not only robbed the restaurant but several customers who were inside, all at gunpoint.Then, police say the suspects hit a Krystal early Monday morning and a Family Dollar later that night.Early Tuesday morning, police tell us the suspects robbed a Taco Bell and another Krystal.We're told the suspects all have handguns in each case and have struck a victim in the head at both the Taco Bell and one of the Krystal locations.Police are looking for any help from the public, and say this rash of robberies is a top priority for their department. If you have any information, please call the Chattanooga Police Department at (423) 698-2525.
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