Theft and Possible Kidnapping Investigated

TYLER — Tyler police are investigating a theft and possible kidnapping. A woman tells officers her boyfriend kidnapped her and took her to the Family Dollar at 3505 Old Frankston Highway. The man is said to have left the woman in the car and went inside and gathered several items and ran out of the store without paying for them. The suspect removed a weapon from the rear of his vehicle and placed it in the front with him while an employee was attempting to stop him. The employee halted the attempt to prevent the theft when a weapon was produced by the suspect. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived on the scene. Investigators have obtained the identification of the suspect and will be seeking an arrest warrant for aggravated robbery. No charges are being sought at this time for kidnapping.