Tyler Robbery Suspect in Custody

TYLER – A Lufkin man has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery. He is Edward George, 33. The robbery occurred at the Donut Palace at 4007 South Broadway shortly after 4:30 Sunday morning. George is said to have entered the store and asked for money. When the employee refused his request, he left. George is said to have returned a few minutes later with a large knife and demanded money. When the employee called 911, George left the store. Police say he was found in a nearby parking lot, still in possession of a large knife. He remains in the Smith County Jail under a $100,000 bond.