MNPD asks public to identify suspect in armed bank robbery at South Nashville First Horizon branch

Investigation focuses on robbery reported Thursday afternoon on Murfreesboro Pike

Metro Nashville Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect sought in an armed bank robbery in South Nashville. The incident was reported Thursday, October 17, 2024, at a First Horizon Bank branch in the 2300 block of Murfreesboro Pike, in the area commonly associated with Nashboro Village.

Police said the suspect entered the bank shortly before 2 p.m., passed a note and demanded money while armed. After the robbery, the suspect was reported to have fled on foot toward Nashboro Golf Course. No injuries were reported in the initial public safety updates released during the search.

Description released as police seek tips

Investigators described the suspect as a man believed to be in his early 20s. Police said he was wearing a black ski mask, black clothing, black gloves and black glasses at the time of the robbery. Officers conducted an active search in the area after the report was received.

Authorities have encouraged anyone who recognizes the suspect, or who has information that could help identify or locate him, to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Crime Stoppers tips can be provided anonymously, and rewards may be available in cases where information contributes to an arrest.

Context: bank-robbery cases often rely on rapid identification

In Nashville-area bank robbery investigations, law enforcement commonly releases surveillance images and suspect descriptions early, aiming to generate tips while memories and potential sightings are fresh. Cases can evolve quickly as investigators review video, gather witness accounts, and trace potential travel routes or nearby activity. In some prior Middle Tennessee cases, early public tips have played a documented role in identifying suspects.

What residents and businesses can do

• If you were in the Murfreesboro Pike corridor near the First Horizon branch around 2 p.m. on October 17, 2024, consider whether you observed a person matching the description moving toward Nashboro Golf Course or nearby neighborhoods.

• Businesses in the area with exterior cameras can preserve relevant footage, particularly from the period immediately before and after the reported robbery.

• Anyone with information is asked to route it to Crime Stoppers rather than posting unverified claims publicly.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect, or has information about the robbery, is asked to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

The investigation remained active as police continued efforts to identify the suspect and determine additional details related to the robbery and the route taken after leaving the bank.