For Immediate Release

December 11^th 2024

Armed Robbery and Assault at Grassland Sonic Under Investigation

Williamson County, TN – December 11, 2024: Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on December 10, 2024, an armed robbery and assault occurred at the Grassland Sonic in Williamson County.

The incident began when an armed subject entered the restaurant as it was closing and confronted the manager. The suspect, who had a hoodie tightly cinched around their face to mask their identity, assaulted the manager before stealing money from the store.

After the robbery, the suspect forced the victim into a waiting vehicle occupied by three other individuals. The victim was further assaulted and threatened before being dropped off in a nearby neighborhood. The victim sustained injuries that, while not life-threatening, required medical attention.

The exact amount of money stolen is unknown at this time.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this incident and is working to identify the suspects involved. We are asking for the community’s assistance. If anyone has information about this crime or witnessed any suspicious activity in the Grassland area around the time of the incident, please contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at (615) – 790 -5550 or Crime Stoppers at (615) -794 – 4000.  All tips can remain anonymous, and Crime Stoppers may offer a reward for information leading to an arrest.

The safety of our community remains our top priority. We encourage businesses and individuals in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.

 

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Update 5:00 PM, December 11th, 2024

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The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any available video footage related to the Armed Robbery and Assault that occurred at the Grassland Sonic.

 

As previously reported, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at approximately 10:20 PM, a group of individuals robbed the Sonic restaurant in Grassland, located at 1103 Battlewood Street, Franklin, TN. At least one of the suspects was described as a “Hispanic male subject.”

The Sonic manager was subsequently kidnapped and later dropped off near the area of Manley Lane, Hidden Valley Road, and Jefferson Davis Drive.

The suspect vehicle remains unidentified but was described as a dark-colored, four-door sedan, possibly a Honda. We believe the vehicle was in the area between 10:20 PM and 10:40 PM.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents in the area to review any available residential surveillance footage for a vehicle matching this description during this specific time frame. If potential surveillance footage is located, please upload it using the following link or scan the QR code to access the submission site.

https://WilliamsonSheriffTN.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/2024-31789

As always, thank you to our community and to our media partners for your continued support and collaboration in helping us keep Williamson County safe!

 

 Lieutenant Becky Coyle, Public Information & Administration