Man Targeting Elderly Also A Suspect In Crossville

A man accused of stealing from a Cookeville assisted living facility is now listed as a suspect in a similar case in Cumberland County.

Officials at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said they have recently received reports of a male subject entering rooms at several assisted living facilities within the county. Officials said when approached by the staff, the man left the scene.

Cookeville Police reported a very similar incident yesterday and provided a still image of the suspected person.

Officials with the Cookeville Police Department said staff at the facility in Cookeville confronted the man before he fled in a black car similar to a 2-door Honda Civic that was missing the front bumper.

Police said several residents at the facility have reported items missing from their rooms.

Anyone who can identity the man should contact local authorities.