CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (WLS) -- Crystal Lake Police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said that a black male in his 20s entered Dalzell Jewelers at approximately 3:05 p.m. and asked to see jewelry from the store's case. While examining it, the suspect grabbed two trays of diamond jewelry and fled, officers said.
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The suspect hit an employee with his hand while he fled, authorities said. The employee refused treatment.
The alleged robber escaped in a gray or silver four-door Pontiac driven by another black male, police said.
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The value of the stolen jewelry has not been determined. Authorities said the suspect is of medium build, approximately 6'1" tall, and was wearing a black tee shirt, gray sweatpants and white athletic shoes.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Crystal Lake Police or Crime Stoppers.