Search is on for armed robber in jewelry store heist

Coachella Police are searching for the man who held-up Leon’s Jewelers in the 49-800 block of Harrison Street around 4:40 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Authorities say the man was armed and took an undisclosed amount of money from the register before fleeing in a white sedan that was last seen traveling northbound on Harrison Street.

The man is described as Hispanic, 20-25 years old, 5’05”, with a thin build, wearing blue jean pants and a white long sleeve shirt.

Anyone with information should call the Thermal Sheriff’s Station at (760) 863-8990, or they can call Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP.