KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is searching for two women accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Knoxville business Tuesday evening.
According to police, officers responded to Royal Motors on Clinton Highway after receiving reports of an armed robbery. Investigators said two women entered the used car dealership and robbed the business at gunpoint before fleeing the area.
The suspects were described as Black women who were wearing face masks and gloves during the robbery. Police said officers conducted a search of the surrounding area following the incident but were unable to locate either suspect.
The investigation has been turned over to the Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, which is working to identify and locate the women involved.
Authorities have not released additional information about what was taken during the robbery or whether anyone was injured.
Anyone with information about the suspects or the robbery is encouraged to contact the Knoxville Police Department.
