On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 9:55 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a robbery at The Jewelry Buyer, located at 2034 Northeast Sandy Boulevard.

Officers arrived at the jewelry store and learned a suspect entered the location and demanded money and jewelry while brandishing a handgun. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry. During the robbery, the suspect retrieved a hammer from his belongings and struck the jewelry store employee with the hammer then left the location.

Responding officers searched the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description. Based on preliminary information, officers believe the suspect is a male, 5'7" to 5'8" tall, with a thin build, wearing a mask and in possession of a handgun and hammer.

The employee did not need to be transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries suffered during this incident.

The Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Robbery Detail will continue this investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery Detail detectives at 503-823-0405.

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