May 19, 2013
A Local 8 Weather Alert has been issued for today. Because of the threat of rain, thunder and even hail, outdoor activities may be disrupted or inconvenienced. What's going on? An upper-level low will be moving across East Tennessee today, creating a more unstable atmosphere.
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a West Knox County gas station Thursday night.
According to the initial investigation, a white male entered the Weigel’s at 600 Ebenezer Road in West Knox County around 9:40 p.m. and brandished a gun. He demanded money from the cash register. After getting the money, he took off on foot in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white male, 5’10”-6’0”, thin build. He was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and ski mask at the time of the robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call the KCSO at (865) 215-2243.
