Palestine Police Investigate Robbery

PALESTINE — Palestine police are investigating after Blow Vapor Zone was robbed Tuesday morning around 8:00. According to KETK, the victim said while she was working at the business, the robber entered the office where she was sitting and displayed a handgun. She said the suspect ordered her to give him the money. The victim reported that she gave the robber the money she had. The man led her to the bathroom at gunpoint, then locked her in the bathroom, where she stayed for approximately 20 minutes before calling police. The victim said she was the only person inside the business during the robbery. The thief left the location with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, approximately 5’8”-5’11” with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, black pants and a black “do-rag.” The suspect was also reported as having both arms and hands sleeved with tattoos. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Detective Mark Harcrow at (903) 731-8422 or Crimestoppers at 903-729-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting PALPD, then the tip, to 847411.