Kohl’s Robbery Suspect in Custody

TYLER — Tyler police have arrested the woman allegedly involved in a May 7 robbery case at Kohl�s Department Store. The suspect is 49-year-old Teresa Ruth Coble of Tyler. Coble was arrested Friday morning after pre-arrangements had been made by investigators for her to turn herself in. She was charged with robbery and is in Smith County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

Police say Coble entered the store and selected several clothing and jewelry items. According to police, she then entered a fitting room and concealed the items in a black and brown colored purse that she brought into the store, as well as a red purse that she allegedly took from the store. Police say after leaving the fitting room, Coble exited the store without paying for the merchandise.

Authorities say as Coble walked to her vehicle, she was contacted by a Kohl�s loss prevention employee. The loss prevention employee reportedly asked Coble to return to the store with the stolen items. According to police, Coble refused and continued to walk to her vehicle. Police say Coble was seated in her vehicle with the stolen property belonging to Kohl�s. Authorities say she then backed out of her parking space and drove directly towards the loss prevention employee, allegedly striking the employee�s right hand with the vehicle. Police say Coble then exited the parking lot and drove southbound on S. Broadway. The loss prevention employee received only minor injuries to her hand.