Tyler Police Investigate Armed Robbery

TYLER — Tyler Police Officers are searching for an armed robbery suspect. Officials said just before 8:00 Sunday night, a black man entered the Family Dollar Store, 4305 Troup Highway, and pointed a silver hand gun at an employee. The suspect reportedly ordered the employee to open the safe and register and took an undisclosed amount of cash. The gunman then ordered store customers and the employee to get down on the floor, then fled the scene. The suspect is described as a thin built black male, about 5’7” tall, wearing a black hoodie style shirt with the hood pulled over his head, black pants, a black face mask, and wearing white gloves. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.