Reward Increased For Arrest Of Suspect In Jewelry Store Robbery And Assault

DETROIT (WWJ) - The family of the Fantasy Jewelry owner has contributed $3,000 bringing the total reward up to $4,000 for the robbery of the store and assault on the owner.

The robbery and assault happened on Friday, December 27, 2012 at 1:15 p.m.

The jewelry store is located inside the Kroger Store in the 9300 block of Telegraph near West Chicago Road in Redford Township. The suspect struck the 53-year-old store owner, damaged a glass case and stole jewelry.

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20's and approximately 6'2" tall. He has short black hair, a thin mustache and a small amount of hair on his chin. The suspect was wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans and light colored shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Redford police at 313-387-2551 or the Crime Stoppers tip line – 1-800-SPEAK-UP. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.

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