Burglary suspect steals THC, vape products after shooting door of Clarksville business
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Police are working to identify a suspect connected to a burglary that took place in Clarksville earlier this week.
The Clarksville Police Department the incident took place at approximately 3:14 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at EZ Mart in the 500 block of Neptune Drive.
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According to officials, the suspect used a pink and black 'AR-style pistol' to shoot out the glass front door and enter the business.
The suspect reportedly stole several THC and vape products from business before running away. Detectives said he was described as a male wearing a dark-colored Carhartt zip-up hoodie, black pants, black shoes and gray and orange gloves.
Anyone with information about the incident or suspect is asked to call Detective LaJoie at 931-648-0656, Clarksville-Montgomery Crime Stoppers at 931-645-8477 or submit a tip here.
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