$12k gold chain stolen from Michael Hill jewelry store at Southcentre Mall

Calgary police are trying to identify a man they believe may have stolen $12,000 worth of jewelry from Southcentre Mall.

The theft happened at the Michael Hill in the shopping centre at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26.

In a Thursday news release, police said the suspect asked an employee to see a 10-karat gold chain, but as the store employee was putting the chain away the suspect reached over the counter and grabbed it.

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“He then ran from the store and exited the mall. He was picked up outside the doors by a dark-coloured SUV driven by an unknown person,” police stated.

The suspect is described as 5’8″ with a slight build, curly hair, glasses and facial hair. He was also wearing a baseball hat and a dark jacket.

The chain is valued at approximately $12,000.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call the Calgary Police Service non-emergency number at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers.