Robbery Reported at Ascend Federal Credit Union

Suspects fled with unknown amount of cash after assaulting armored guard

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:56am

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An extreme close-up of a shattered ATM screen, reflecting the harsh glare of a direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent robbery without depicting any actual violence.The aftermath of a brazen robbery at a local credit union exposes the vulnerability of financial institutions to violent crime.Murfreesboro Today

Murfreesboro Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Wednesday morning at the Ascend Federal Credit Union. Two armed suspects approached an armored truck at the ATM, assaulted the guard, and took an unknown amount of cash before fleeing the scene in a dark-colored Nissan Pathfinder. Officers later spotted the getaway vehicle but lost sight of it as it sped away onto the interstate.

Why it matters

Robberies targeting armored trucks and credit unions are a serious concern for public safety, as they often involve the use of firearms and can put innocent bystanders at risk. This incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures and vigilance in protecting financial institutions and their employees.

The details

According to police, the two suspects arrived at the Ascend Federal Credit Union around 10:49 a.m. on Wednesday. They approached the armored truck at the ATM, assaulted the armed guard, and took an unknown amount of cash before fleeing the scene in the Nissan Pathfinder. Officers later spotted the getaway vehicle on Old Fort Parkway, but the suspects sped away, traveling onto I-24 and then exiting onto I-840 toward Smyrna, where officers lost sight of the SUV.

  • The robbery occurred around 10:49 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Officers later spotted the getaway vehicle on Old Fort Parkway.

The players

Ascend Federal Credit Union

A local credit union in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that was the target of the robbery.

Murfreesboro Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the robbery incident.

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What’s next

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is actively investigating the incident and searching for the suspects and the getaway vehicle.

The takeaway

This robbery highlights the ongoing threat of violent crime targeting financial institutions and the need for enhanced security measures to protect employees and customers. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in apprehending the suspects.