Citizens Help Police Catch a Suspect
Posted/updated on: April 29, 2012 at 5:02 pm
TYLER — Tyler Police say restaurant employees helped them catch a would be thief. Just before 2:30 Friday morning, officers were called to the Whataburger on South Broadway regarding a fight between a man and woman in the parking lot. Restaurant employees were restraining Todd Lax, 24, Arlington, until officers arrived. Upon further investigation, authorities said Lax had followed the victim, who is an employee of the nearby Wal-Mart. Lax reportedly attempted to steal the woman’s purse when the fight broke out. The victim sustained minor injuries. Lax was arrested for robbery and criminal trespass. He was booked into the Smith County Jail with bond set at $1,350.
