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Police are investigating a jewelry store robbery that occurred on Thursday afternoon, 21 Sivan, on Yaffo Street near Davidka Square. The thief used what was later learned to be a toy gun.

The owner of the store explained to police that the robber held a pistol and stole jewelry and fled.

Police combed the area and found the jewelry and the gun, which was learned to be a toy. The police investigation continues.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photos: Media Resource Group)