A jewelry salesman was robbed of $500,000 in gems in San Carlos at gunpoint on Friday evening, San Mateo County sheriff's deputies said.
Deputies said the armed robbery occurred at about 5:55 p.m. in front of Geoffrey's Diamonds and Goldsmith located at 626 Walnut St., about two blocks from the San Carlos Caltrain station.
The victim, a 43-year-old jewelry salesman had arrived at the store in possession of a case of gems.
While he was crossing the street, at least one masked suspect confronted him and brandished a silver semi-automatic pistol, deputies said.
The suspect demanded the victim's case containing the jewels. The suspect grabbed the case and fled toward three other masked suspects waiting inside a newer model, silver Honda Pilot with paper plates, according to deputies.
The suspect vehicle headed south on Walnut Street and has not been located, deputies said.
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Anyone who may have any information about the armed robbery or can help identify the suspects is asked to contact deputies at (650) 363-4064.
Anyone who may want to remain anonymous can call the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office anonymous tip line at (800) 547-2700.
