UPDATE: Armed Robbery of Copperopolis Jewelry Store
(Copperopolis, CA) On 01/31/13 at approx. 2:30 pm Calaveras County
Sheriff’s deputies, detectives, and Angels Camp Police officers
responded to a report of an armed robbery at Firefall Jewelry located in
the Copper Town Square in Copperopolis. According to the store clerk
the suspect walked into the store and displayed a round object, stating
that it was a hand grenade. The suspect also told the clerk that he had
an accomplice outside on a roof with a “high powered rifle”.
Furthermore, the suspect declared that he had a package that he would
leave behind the building, indicating that it possibly contained an
explosive device. After stealing a significant amount of jewelry he
walked out of and away from the store. A witness who was interviewed
during the investigation confirmed that they had seen a man matching the
suspect’s description place the package on the ground behind the
building.
The Calaveras Sheriff’s EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Unit was
called to the scene. They examined the packaged and rendered it safe.
The package did not contain explosives.
Calaveras Sheriff’s detectives are actively investigating this
crime. They are looking for the suspect who is described as a Caucasian
adult male with a bruised eye, 5’-10” in height, brown hair, medium
build, and approx. 30 years of age. He was last seen wearing a red hat
and a black sweat-type jacket. Detectives also believe the suspect
possibly fled the area in a teal or dark green color Ford Ranger
step-side truck. The loss to Firefall Jewelry is only being described as
“significant” at this time.
If you should have any information to aid in this investigation the Sheriff’s Office asks that you call 209-754-6500 (main) or the Detective Tip Line at 209-754-6030. You can remain anonymous.
