Jackson police seek man in armed robbery of title loan business

JACKSON, Tenn. — Police are working to identify a man they say robbed a local title loan business Monday morning at gunpoint.

The man was armed with a handgun and robbed Tennessee Title Loans, located at 301 South Highland Avenue, around 10 a.m. Monday, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department.

Police describe the suspect as a black man standing about five feet 11 inches tall with a light to medium complexion and a close beard.

Investigators say the man appears to have been driving a white pickup truck that was parked behind a nearby church.

They say he was wearing a red ball cap, medium or royal blue hoodie over a light blue shirt, faded jeans and black boots.

Anyone who can identify the man or vehicle is urged to call Jackson police at 731-425-8400, Inv. Darrel Listenbee at 731-425-8170 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-TIPS (8477).

You can also text Crime Stoppers a tip by texting “CRIMES” (274637) with the keyword “tips 911” along with the tip.