Police: Pair took $350K in loot from Kay Jewelers in North Franklin

Pennsylvania state police in Washington said two men got away with up to $350,000 in jewelry after robbing the Kay Jewelers in North Franklin on Wednesday.

The incident happened around 6:25 p.m. at the Washington Crown Center Mall, they said.

According to police, two men dressed in jeans and masks entered the store and split up to browse separate display cases.

One man appeared to be in his 20s and the other in his 40s, according to the police report.

Two store clerks were tending to the men when each of the suspects pulled up their shirts to reveal guns, police said. The suspects handed over pillow cases and demanded jewelry, the report said.

The store associates complied, and within about three minutes the suspects fled with items worth $300,000 to $350,000, according to the report.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 724-223-5200.