MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — Murfreesboro detectives are using license plate reader technology to track a man accused of targeting multiple banks — but the suspect remains at large.
Investigators say the suspect tried to rob the Ascend Federal Credit Union on Memorial Boulevard Tuesday afternoon. He did not get away with any money, but detectives and crime analysts used license plate readers to track the suspect to the Jackson, Tennessee area. The investigation into these cases is still ongoing.
The suspect is also accused of aggravated robbery for allegedly robbing a bank in Lebanon. Initial reports incorrectly stated that the bank robber was in custody. Murfreesboro police released this correction overnight:
"We have since learned that he ran from officers into a wooded area near Jackson, Tennessee. Authorities conducted a search for approximately six hours overnight before suspending the efforts.
As of this morning, the man remains at large. His pickup truck and evidence have been recovered.
License plate readers and other technology tracked the pickup truck used in the Murfreesboro attempted robbery of the Ascend Credit Union on Memorial Boulevard and a felony traffic stop was made.
Residents in the West Tennessee area are asked call 911 if they see the man."
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