Pharmacist Subdues Armed Robber With Metal Pipe Until Police Arrive

  • Friday, July 19, 2013
Thomas Holland
Thomas Holland

Chattanooga Police officers were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy at 1150 Hixson Pike, on Thursday, at 5:20 p.m. on a call of a robbery from the business.  

Officers spoke with Tom Rawls, 54, the pharmacist, who stated that Thomas Holland, 47, showed a black gun and forced his way into the pharmacy. Holland demanded pills and told Mr. Rawls to drive him away. Mr. Rawls then picked up a metal pipe and subdued Holland until police arrived.  

Holland sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.

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