The Bradley County Sheriff's Office and several other law enforcement offices in the area have been contacted about a woman who is soliciting money to help her return home to Knoxville.
"Based on our investigation this appears to be a scam," said Sheriff Tim Gobble. The woman has been seen in Cleveland and Chattanooga. She tells people that she left her wallet at home and needs money buy gasoline to get back to Knoxville. A young child has been seen inside the automobile.
The woman is described as being well-dressed, approximately 25 to 35 years old, medium build, with long brown hair and brown eyes. She drives a green Saturn automobile with a Knox County license, 858-POP.
Sheriff Gobble said several people have given the woman money, including one who later saw her in Chattanooga asking motorists for money.
If anyone has any information about the woman they are asked to get in contact with the Criminal Investigations Division of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office at 728-7337.