Police: Dearborn jewelry store worker fires shots at masked robbers

Masked robbers held up a Dearborn jewelry store at gunpoint last week until an employee fired shots their way, police say.

The incident took place about 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at a jewelry store in the 7000 block of Schaefer Road, according to a post from the Dearborn Police Department on Facebook.

Two men in masks entered the store with a rifle and demanded employees and customers get on the ground, police said. One masked suspect then held everyone at gunpoint while the other ransacked the place, putting items in a bag.

An employee ended up firing several shots at the robbers, and they fled, police said.

No customers or employees were injured in the incident, but it was unknown if the robbers were injured, police said.

Police believe the pair left in a black sedan, possibly a 2011-2013 Mazda 3 with peeling paint on the hood and trunk of the car.

Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin, in a statement in the release, called for the public to come forward with any information in the case.

“The Dearborn Police Department will aggressively investigate this crime and utilize all available resources to bring these suspects to justice,” he said.

Those who can help identify the individuals or the vehicle involved are asked to contact Dearborn Police Sgt. Jamison Carpenter at 313-943-2041 or jcarpenter@dearborn.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.