Police Arrest Suspect in ETMC Attacks

TYLER — Tyler Police Investigators have arrested the suspect wanted in connection to the two aggravated robberies that occurred at East Texas Medical Center over that past several weeks. The suspect is identified as Royce Dewayne Allen, 32. Allen was placed under arrest around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 2318 S. Donnybrook, where he was living with his girlfriend. Allen had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for non-payment of child support. Investigators received information Wednesday morning that led them to the identity and location of Allen. Investigators say they’re confident that Allen is responsible for both attacks.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence Allen has been staying at on S. Donnybrook and also obtained an arrest warrant for aggravated robbery (1st degree felony). Police say a second arrest warrant will be obtained Thursday for aggravated robbery. Allen is currently in Smith County Jail on a $300,000 bond.

Following the arrest, East Texas Medical Center released the following statement: “East Texas Medical Center Tyler thanks the men and women of the Tyler Police Department for their hard work which led to an arrest in the robberies that occurred on our campus.

We are pleased that ETMC’s video surveillance cameras assisted the police in the apprehension of the suspect. We also thank the news media for their assistance in showing the video to help capture the suspect.

ETMC pledges to continue its focus on providing a high level of security to our visitors, patients and team members.”