Gastonia, N.C. - January 26, 2023: Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department (GPD) continue to investigate the January 17 armed robbery of approximately $80,000 worth of jewelry from a Kohl’s store. During the robbery, the suspect pepper-sprayed an employee. Today, investigators are releasing surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
At about 5:00 p.m. on January 17, GPD officers responded to the Kohl’s located at 3658 E. Franklin Boulevard for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred inside the store.
The investigation determined that the suspect entered the store, approached the jewelry counter, and used a hammer to break the glass of a display case containing several wedding rings and accessories. The suspect then pepper-sprayed a female employee who approached him. The suspect stole jewelry valued at $80,000 and fled the store.
Anyone with information about this suspect or this armed robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000. You may be eligible for a cash reward and callers may remain anonymous.
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