Posted 11:24 am Friday, August 10, 2012
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Tyler woman robbed in own driveway on Shiloh Road
Tyler police say a woman returning home this morning was met by an armed man demanding cash as she got out of her vehicle.
According to a press release, officers were dispatched to 2525 Shiloh Road in reference to a robbery of an individual about 5 a.m.
“Officers contacted the victim, who stated that moments after arriving home she was confronted in her driveway by a younger black male wearing a grey shirt and black jeans.
The victim stated the suspect immediately pointed a gun at her and demanded money. The suspect then took the victim's purse and fled the scene as a passenger in a light blue sedan,” the release stated.
Police say the victim was not injured during the incident and described the suspect as heavy set and in his early 20s with a blue bandana covering his face.
Anyone with information about the suspects involved in this crime is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers, at 903-597-2837.
The victim stated the suspect immediately pointed a gun at her and demanded money. The suspect then took the victim's purse and fled the scene as a passenger in a light blue sedan,” the release stated.
Police say the victim was not injured during the incident and described the suspect as heavy set and in his early 20s with a blue bandana covering his face.
Anyone with information about the suspects involved in this crime is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers, at 903-597-2837.
