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Knife-wielding man wanted in convenience store holdups

Posted: Updated: Aug 13, 2012 1:56 PM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -

Metro police detectives are working to identify the knife-wielding man who is suspected of robbing two convenience stores during the early morning hours of August 8.

In the first case, police said the suspect entered the Daily's located at 7691 Highway 70 South in Bellevue at 4:50 a.m. and demanded cash at knifepoint.

The clerk and suspect struggled before the robber fled with six packs of cigarettes. 

Approximately 30 minutes later, he entered the Mapco located at 4314 Harding Pike in Belle Meade and again demanded cash at knifepoint.

The cashier complied.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged to contact Metro police at 615-862-7385 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.

Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word "CASH" along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at NashvilleCrimeStoppers.com.

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