Hamilton police are investigating an armed robbery in the Mohawk Road West and Upper Paradise Road area.
Officers say they were called at around 11:30 a.m. Saturday after a man was reported to have entered the Western Jewelry Store inside the Westcliffe Mall.
Investigators say he had asked to see a bracelet valued at around $3,000, and when it was given to him, he pulled out a handgun and fled with the bracelet.
The employee was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported.
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Police are looking for a man with dark hair wearing a black jacket, a black hoodie with a red and yellow symbol on it and white pants.
They are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Const. Adam Krasulja at 905-546-8935 or Det. Sgt. Torrie at 905-546-2991.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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