Searching for Individual Who Robbed Y-12 Federal Credit Union Branch in Jacksboro

The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Chief Jimmy Jeffries of the Lafollette Police Department (LPD) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual who robbed the Y-12 Federal Credit Union in Jacksboro, Tennessee, earlier today.

At approximately 1:25 p.m., the suspect entered the Y-12 Federal Credit Union located at 2550 Jacksboro Pike in Jacksboro, Tennessee, displayed a handgun and verbally demanded money. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male in his mid- to late-20s, approximately 5’6” to 5’8” tall, and weighing between 185 and 190 pounds. The suspect was wearing gray sweatpants; a gray hoodie sweatshirt with the hood up; a curly blond, shoulder-length or longer wig; and a dark-colored toboggan. He was also wearing gloves and dark, wrap-around sunglasses.

After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect fled the scene. A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest of this individual. Anyone with information is asked to call the Knoxville FBI at 865-544-0751 or the LPD at 865-562-8331. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force (which consists of personnel from the FBI, KPD, and KCSO) and the LPD.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.