Statesville, NC – August 21, 2024 – The Statesville Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at a jewelry store. The incident occurred Friday (August 16) at approximately 12:25 p.m.
According to a news release from the Statesville Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find that a suspect, armed with a hammer, had threatened store employees and smashed display cases to steal various pieces of jewelry. The suspect then fled the scene in a white BMW, which had a dark cover over the license plate. No injuries were reported during the incident.
In response, officers began searching the area while Criminal Investigators processed the crime scene. A short time later, the suspect’s vehicle was found abandoned at the dead end of Pump Station Road, not far from the robbery site.
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office provided additional support by setting up a perimeter and deploying a K-9 unit. Despite a thorough search, including a K-9 track and aerial surveillance using a drone, the suspect was not found.
Suspect: White male with long dark hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sneakers, dark gloves, a grey shirt with a short-sleeve black shirt over it, and a black covering over part of his face. He was carrying a black and red duffle bag.
If you have any information regarding this individual who committed this crime, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.