Police Respond to Reported Apartment Armed Robbery

Sevierville Police Department (SPD) officers and members of the Emergency Response Team responded to a reported apartment armed robbery at the Windy Creek Apartments, 420 Burden Hill Road, at approximately 1:27PM today, Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

According to witnesses, a man entered the open door of an apartment and demanded money from a female resident, whose two young children were also present. The assailant allegedly displayed a small black semi-automatic pistol and demanded that the female and two children go to an upstairs bedroom, where he pointed the gun at the female and also punched her in the face.

He left the apartment on foot after reportedly taking jewelry, a computer, a small amount of cash and other assorted items. He apparently placed the items in a large black and red duffel-type bag.

The ERT assembled nearby and entered the apartment to ensure that the assailant was not still inside.

The suspect is described as a white male, 20-22 years old, having a thin build with a shaved head or very short hair. He had a tattoo on one arm. Witnesses reported he was wearing a gray shirt, green shorts and black tennis shoes. He was also wearing a small black drawstring-type backpack.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact SPD Detective Lt. Sam Hinson, 865-868-1751.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

See update on Media Release dated 4/23/15.