Chattanooga Police and Northgate Mall Security believe there is a man on mall property attempting to collect money for Woodmore Elementary and the victims in the Talley Road school bus crash. Officers are working to determine the credibility of his intentions and actions.
At various times throughout the weekend, primarily between
noon and 6 p.m., this man has been seen in front of T J Maxx at the Northgate Mall.
As police tried to approach him, he ran to a blue van and left the premises.
T J Maxx management and staff have been advised to call police when they see him again.
The man is in his 20s to 30s and is black.
The Better Business Bureau is warning donors to be on the lookout for questionable solicitors and scammers in the wake of this tragedy. If one notices or identifies someone who seems questionable, they should contact Chattanooga Police immediately at
423 698-2525.
Monetary donations can be made to "The Woodmore Fund" payable to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga with "Woodmore" in the memo line. Checks can be dropped off or mailed to 630 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. One can also text "Woodmore" to 91999 or call 2-1-1 (423-265-8000). Donations can be made online at this link: https://cfgc.caritas247.com/Donate.aspx?dcid=WMF