Police Investigate Attempted Armed Robbery

TYLER — Tyler Police responded to the Family Dollar Store on Frankston Highway just after 8:00 last night following a reported attempted armed robbery. The two victims told officers they were meeting with the suspect that they had met on social medial to purchase a dog. According to the victims, when they arrived, they were met by the suspect who led them towards the rear of the store where they were confronted by several other men who ordered the victims on the ground. The victim said they were unsure if the suspects were armed due to the poor lighting. One of the victims drew his weapon and pointed it at the suspects who fled the scene. No one was injured and no property was taken from the victims. The suspects were described as black males.