Man robs jewelry store

Laguna Beach police are seeking information about a robber who allegedly stole five diamond rings and other items, totaling more than $50,000, from John’s Jewelry and Gems on the 300 block of Forest Avenue at 1:10 p.m. Feb. 6.

Police say the suspect approached an employee in the business, pulled out a handgun, and stole jewelry. The suspect fled the store on foot and was possibly seen getting into a silver four-door Acura with tinted windows and a California license plate.

There were no injuries reported, and no shots were fired.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25 to 35, with short brown hair, 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall, about 200 pounds, clean-shaven, wearing a tan long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and glasses.

Police have surveillance video from the store and are investigating the case.

Anyone with information or questions is asked to contact Sgt. Darin Lenyi at (949) 497-0375.