Novato jewelry store targeted in armed heist

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a jewelry store in central Novato.

The crime happened at about 5:30 p.m. Monday at Gold Rush Jewelers at 926 Diablo Ave. in the Novato Fair Shopping Center. Four robbers in dark clothing and masks raided the shop as it was about to close, according to the Novato Police Department.

One robber pointed a gun at employees while the others stole merchandise, police said. One robber also used pepper spray. No injuries were reported.

The robbers escaped in a black, two-door Infiniti sedan without license plates. Officers found the car unoccupied on Nave Court, a residential street near the shopping center, and determined it had been stolen last week.

Police said sources who have potential information or surveillance video for the investigation can call 415-897-4361.