Robber Takes More Than $30,000 Worth Of Jewelry At Brandon Zales: Cops

BRANDON, FL ? Deputies want the public's help identifying a robber that stole more than $30,000 worth of jewelry from Zales Jewelers in Brandon Saturday, deputies said.

The robber told an employee that he had a weapon, a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release said.

Just after 1:36 p.m., the robber left the store inside 615 Brandon Town Center Mall, Brandon, with 10 gold necklaces and one gold ring he'd taken from a jewelry cabinet, deputies said.

According to deputies, the robber is a Black male between the ages of 28-30, about 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds.

Authorities said he had on glasses, a long-sleeve button shirt, black pants and a black hat with athletic shoes during the robbery. He also has a tattoo on the right side of his neck with the letter "N" with wings on each side.

To view a full picture of the suspect, visit the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's website.

Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff?s Office at 813-247-8200. To remain anonymous or possibly receive a reward for information, call CrimeStoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).