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Robber hides overnight in movie theatre

Posted at 4:31 PM, Nov 01, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-01 20:47:23-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville Police officers are searching for a man, who they say hid in a movie theatre overnight only to rob the manager.

Police officials say 57-year-old Lloyd Eugene Rhodes, who's a serial robber, purchased a ticket for a movie Wednesday night and hid inside the building overnight. When the manager reported for work Thursday morning, Rhodes robbed her at gunpoint.

He got away in her Black Kia Forte with a Tennessee license plate number of 1M53P4, which he stole the keys to.

Rhodes robbed the manager of the keys to her Black Kia Forte which bears Tennessee license plate number 1M53P4. He fled the property in the Kia.

Rhodes has committed similar robberies in other cities, including Memphis, where he targeted a movie theatre last week.

Anyone who may see him, the Kia or knows where Rhodes may be was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.