ARMED ROBBERY – SOUTHERN PINES, NC

On 1/25/20, at approximately 11:21 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and walked to the rear of the store where two sales associates were. The associates could see the subject was wearing a mask to cover his face. The subject then brandished a weapon and a white plastic bag. He ordered the associates to fill the bag with diamond rings. The associates opened four showcases and removed diamonds. They placed the items into the bag. As soon as the subject was satisfied, he fled from the store. The subject was described as a 30-year-old Black male with a raspy voice. He was last seen wearing a baseball-style jacket, which was dark with white sleeves. The subject wore a dark hoodie under his jacket. He also wore sunglasses, blue gloves, and gray sneakers. If you have any information regarding this subject, please call the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at 212-687-0328.