Police Need Your Help Identifying Suspect
Posted/updated on: March 9, 2011 at 3:55 pm
TYLER — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a recent robbery. On Saturday, March 5, a black male suspect entered the Valero Gas Station located at 1736 E. Gentry around 5:00 p.m. Police say the suspect observed the cashier counting the money in her cash drawer and saw an opportunity to steal a large amount of cash sitting next to the cash register. According to police, the suspect distracted the cashier so that he could reach over the counter and take the bundle of cash. The suspect ran out the store, got into a dark green Cadillac, and got away.
Anyone with information about the suspect involved in this crime is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers, at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and charges filed against the suspect or suspects in this or any felony case.
