Fourth Suspect Arrested in Gas Station Robbery

TYLER — Tyler Police and the US Marshals Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force have arrested the fourth and final suspect in connection to the aggravated robbery of the Valero gas station on Troup Hwy May 7. Officials said it was an inside job. According to authorities, a tip was called in to CrimeStoppers Tuesday indicating that Candice Renae McGee, 28, was at a residence on Tubbs Street in Tyler. Around 6:00 that evening, investigators located her at that residence and arrested her on the outstanding aggravated robbery warrant. Bond was set at $100,000.

A total of four suspects had been named in the robbery. Investigators say they found evidence that the store clerk, her boyfriend, and two friends were in on the heist, which was allegedly planned by all four. On May 10, officers arrested Lovie Sharlene Davis, 26, the store clerk, and James Michael Rierson, 28, who is accused of driving the getaway car.

Arnold is believed to be the person who entered the store and hit a customer with his gun. They believe McGee entered the store as a lookout. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. Christopher Lamar Arnold, 32, was arrested June 13.