Pawn shop robbed, jewelry cases smashed
CBC News
Posted: Feb 22, 2013 10:54 AM CST
Last Updated: Feb 22, 2013 10:52 AM CST
Display cases were smashed and bear spray was discharged when a Winnipeg pawn shop was robbed by three men.
The men went into the shop, in the 800 block of Main Street, at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, spraying two employees and stealing a significant amount of gold jewelry, rings, chains and watches, police said.
The victims were only slightly hurt.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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