CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of stealing an elderly man's vehicle at a Clarksville gas station earlier this month.
The incident took place at the Quick Pump gas station located at 411 Dover Road at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 16.
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According to the Clarksville Police Department, a 78-year-old man pulled into the gas station and left his vehicle running when he went inside the business to make a quick purchase.
Surveillance video then captured a man who was walking along Dover Road approach the vehicle after observing the elderly man get out.
That's when the suspect is seen jumping in the vehicle and driving away towards downtown Clarksville, officials said.
Detectives are now asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective Johnson at (931) 648-0656.