According to Sgt Hewitt there was no explosive device found in the bag that had been left behind after an armed robbery at Firefall Jewelers in Town Square on 1-31-13. The potential of a bomb had caused the evacuation of Town Square for many hours while SWAT, Highway Patrol, Sheriff and K-9 units swept the grounds.
The robber had showed the clerk what he said was a grenade. The clerk followed his orders, "I did what he wanted and gave him what he wanted." The clerk remains anonymous at this time for her protection.
The Sheriff Dept is still tracking leads and still seeking information on a teal or dark green Ford Ranger with a step-side.
The loss has not been totaled but has been referred to as "significant."
If you have any information that could help with the ininvestigation you can call the Sheriff Dept anonymous tip line at 754-6030. You can also call the main number at 754-6500 and ask for the Investigation Division.
by,
Charity Maness
