STATESVILLE, N.C. — Statesville police are looking for a man who stole jewelry in a smash-and-grab robbery that happened at about 12:30 p.m. Friday.
A suspect armed with a hammer threatened employees at Kay’s Jewelers on Turnersburg Highway and smashed display cases to get to the jewelry.
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The robber drove off with the loot in a BMW with a dark cover over the license plate.
The suspect 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.
The investigation is ongoing.
There were no injuries.