Tyler Police Arrest Man Wanted for Robbery

TYLER –Tyler police Tuesday arrested a suspect in a robbery at the Dollar Tree on Highway 64 West. Store management told police a former employee, identified as Michael Jacob Pierce, came into the store to talk about employment. After discussing employment the manager told Pierce that she would give him a ride if he wanted to wait around. While the manager was in the safe, Pierce reportedly pushed her to the ground, took cash and fled on foot. Officers located Pierce a short time later. He was booked into the Smith County Jail on a theft of property charge. Bond has not been set.