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Police Search For Armed Robbery Suspect

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Authorities have launched a search for an armed robbery suspect who robbed a café employee in east Nashville.

The incident happened early Friday morning at Calypso Café on Gallatin Avenue.

Officials with Metro Nashville Police said the suspect approached a worker, who opens the shop in the mornings, when he went outside for a break. 

The suspect pointed what appeared to be weapon in the victim’s back and said “give me all you got.”

The suspect reportedly got away with $400 to $500 in cash.

The employee was not hurt.

Police were seen searching the area with K9s in an effort to track the suspect.