FARMINGTON – Police are looking for a man who they say stole an engagement ring from a jewelry store at Westfarms Mall.
Police said a man was looking at diamond engagement rings Monday evening at Kay Jewelers when he grabbed a ring and ran out of the store. Police said several people chased the suspect into the parking lot where they reported he pointed a small gun at them and escaped. Jewelry store employees said the suspect never showed or implied he had a weapon.
Police used dogs to search for the suspect but could not find anyone.
Police described the suspect as a unshaven, white, or possibly Hispanic, male between 23-29 years old, 5’7”-5’9” tall, 150 pounds. They said he was wearing a black pull over jacket with a white or grey horizontal stripe across the chest with what appeared to be a half vertical zipper in the center of the chest. The suspect described as wearing dark colored jeans and red sneakers and a dark baseball cap with a red colored Red Sox “B” on it.
Police released a video of the suspect entering the mall in hopes that someone could identify the suspect.
The also released a photo of a silver sedan they believe to be involved.
People with information can call (860) 675-2462 or (860) 675-2483.