GUNPOINT ROBBERY – SPRINGFIELD, MO

On 6/19/18, at approximately 8:14 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store, looked around and then left. About an hour later, one of the subjects returned and asked to see a watch. He spoke with someone on a cell phone and was overheard asking the person on the phone “Is that what she wanted?” Shortly after that, the subject was accompanied by his male accomplice. Both subjects then approached one of the sales associates. One of the subjects stated that he had a gun and demanded that the cases be opened. He then ordered the sales associate to place merchandise into a bag he had. The subjects then ordered the associates to the back of the room and then fled from the store.

The first subject is 6’ tall and in his early 20’s. He has short black hair and a thin build. He has several tattoos on both sides of his neck and arms. The second subject is a 5’8” Black male. He is heavy set and has short black hair. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, with cargo plants and glasses. If you have any information regarding this subject, please call the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at 212-687-0328.

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