The Decherd Police Department responded to CVS pharmacy on Saturday at approximately 4:48 PM in response to an armed robbery.
A subject wearing a black hoodie, mask, and gloves ran into the store and to the pharmacy counter. The subject demanded oxycodone pills from the pharmacist. The workers were unable to comply due to security measures in place. The suspect grabbed several bottles behind the counter, stuffing them into a backpack before running out of the store.
The subject was seen entering and exiting the store from the direction of Waggoner Creek.
The Decherd Police Department is asking anyone who may have seen someone matching the suspect’s description to contact Franklin County Communications at 931-967-2331 or Decherd Police at 931-962-1675.