Knoxville Police Investigating Two Robberies on Merchant Drive, KPD Says

A man is being accused of robbing two businesses on Merchant Drive by the Knoxville Police Department. (Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville Police Investigating Two Robberies on Merchant Drive, KPD Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating two robberies on Merchant Drive that it says could be connected.

KPD officials say they are searching for a white man about six-feet tall with blue eyes who they believe robbed the Subway at 314 Merchant Drive last Friday around 6:30 p.m. and then robbed the Casey’s gas station at 410 Merchant Drive around 2:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28.

Suspect in robbery of Subway on Merchant Drive (Courtesy: KPD)
Suspect in robbery of Subway on Merchant Drive (Courtesy: KPD)

The suspect is alleged to have robbed the Casey’s at knife point, and officials say he may also have had a weapon on him during the robbery at the Subway.

Suspect in robbery of Casey’s on Merchant Drive. (Courtesy: KPD)
Suspect in robbery of Casey’s on Merchant Drive (Courtesy: KPD)

Anyone with information is being asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers 865-215-7165.