Armed man robs New Jersey jewelry store, runs away firing shots in air

PASSAIC, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police in New Jersey are searching for a man who stole several gold chains in a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store and then fired shots into the air as he fled the scene.

Passaic police received a call at 5:45 p.m. Saturday about a man running around the area of 593 Main Avenue with a gun following a robbery.
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Authorities say the suspect, wearing a ski mask, used a giant rock to smash the front window of Ray's Jewelry at 616 Main Avenue and fled on foot with four gold chains valued at about $27,000.

As he left, the suspect reportedly fired multiple gunshots in the air.

There were no reported injuries, and the suspect has not been arrested.
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The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information should call the City of Passaic Police Department's Detective Bureau at 973-365-3938 or the Shift Commander at 973-365-3900.

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