Nashville, Tenn. — A 39-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly robbing a food delivery driver at knifepoint in South Nashville. The suspect, identified as Christina Sawyers, was charged with felony aggravated robbery, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to Metro Police, the robbery occurred just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday when a food delivery driver arrived at a residence in the 20 block of Hart Street. The victim told authorities that as he approached the house, a woman, later identified as Sawyers, approached his vehicle with a knife and demanded the bag of food he was delivering. In a threatening manner, Sawyers allegedly reached through the open car window, grabbed the food, and took the driver’s wallet.
Sawyers then fled the scene, entering a black Ford Focus with two other individuals. The driver, undeterred, followed the vehicle to the Napier area, where Sawyers reportedly exited the car and ran off on foot. Despite losing sight of the suspects, the driver continued his pursuit until he eventually called the police to report the crime.
Responding officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle around 6 p.m., based on the license plate number provided by the victim. Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered Sawyers and two other individuals inside, along with the stolen food delivery bag. Sawyers matched the description given by the victim and was subsequently taken into custody.
During interviews with the suspects, Sawyers allegedly admitted to interacting with the victim and was positively identified by him. She was arrested and booked into Metro Jail, where she is being held on a $52,000 bond.
Sawyers faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated robbery with a weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The two men in the vehicle were also interviewed by police, though no charges have been reported for them at this time.
This robbery highlights the potential dangers faced by food delivery drivers, who are increasingly vulnerable to similar incidents during their shifts. Authorities continue to investigate the case.
