Tyler Police Officer Catches Suspect in Robbery Attempt

TYLER — A suspect in a failed Tyler robbery is in custody. On Saturday at approximately 2:30 a.m., Tyler Police received a 9-1-1 call at the Texaco Gas Station at 1118 W. Gentry Pkwy. Shortly after arriving on scene, Officer Tim Hutson discovered that a 17-year-old, later identified as Alan Michael Rodriguez, had allegedly just attempted to rob the store. According to police, Rodriguez immediately attempted to flee the area on foot but was quickly captured by Officer Hutson. Investigation revealed that Rodriguez allegedly displayed a knife to the store clerk and allegedly demanded cash from the register. Police say Rodriguez did not get any money from the clerk. Rodriguez was later booked into the Smith County Jail for aggravated robbery, evading arrest, and resisting arrest.