Tip Leads To Arrest Of Suspected Convenience Store Robber - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Police said a tip to Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a convicted felon in connection with two convenience store robberies.

James Knight, 33, was charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.

Police said Knight was the man who entered the Daily's at 7691 Highway 70 South at 4:50 a.m. on August 8 and demanded cash at knifepoint.

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

Approximately a half hour later, Knight allegedly entered the Mapco at 4314 Harding Pike and again demanded cash at knifepoint. The cashier complied.

Police said he has previous convictions for felon in possession of a weapon, cocaine possession, and theft.

He was held on $200,000 bond.