Chattanooga Police Investigate Robbery & Stabbing

The victim 22-year-old Phani Tangirala went to the hospital with a non-life threatening stab wound to his stomach.

The victim told police he left his work and went to the bus stop on Hixson Pike around 9 p.m.

The suspect came from the wooded area behind the bus stop, and demanded money.

He stabbed the victim and stole a large amount of cash before fleeing into the woods.

Police found no evidence in the area.

The suspect is described as a tall man dressed in black with a black scarf covering his face with possibly a kitchen knife.

He smelled of marijuana.

If you have any information please call Chattanooga Police.