Police: Lone gunman takes items from Chilhowie jewelry store

Law enforcement continues to investigate a New Year’s Eve armed robbery at a Southwest Virginia business.

Chilhowie Police Chief Andrew Moss’ report said the gunman threatened employees at Goodman Jewelers in the 1200 block of Lee Highway just after 10 a.m. Saturday and then fled the scene in a Honda HR-V with no tags.

The male suspect appeared to be Asian or Hispanic, according to the officer, and was wearing a gray overcoat, black toboggan, and a face mask.

(IMAGE: Chilhowie, Virginia Police Dept. / Official Facebook)