Pelican: ---- Two armed gunmen robbed the Splash Jewelers located at the Pelican Resort next to Hollywood Casino about 5:30pm yesterday. The robbers were described as dark who escaped with a white vehicle.
The bandits crashed two of the showcases with crow bar and managed to steal a mixture of jewelry which consists of watches, rings and other jewelry. The robbers was said to be armed and was wearing masks at the time.
SMN News understands that the entire ordeal was caught on the surveillance tape. On the scene yesterday afternoon were members of the Special Armed Robbery Unit were reviewing the tape up to press time as well as taking forensic evidence at the scene. SMN News understands that the tape was not helpful to police since the two robbers were fully dressed in black clothing, had their heads covered and even wore gloves to conduct the act prior to running away from the scene.
Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson said that police are busy investigating the case, Up to press time no arrests have been made.
