Man steals gold, jewelry from Dahlonega gold mine
Authorities are continuing to search for a man who allegedly stole large amounts of gold, jewelry and other valuables Thursday from the Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega.
A man walked into the mine on Morrison Moore Parkway about 4:30 p.m. and also stole cellphones and money from employees, according to a news release from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
The man was last seen near Cavender Creek Road. He was described as about 5-foot-7 to 5-10 and about 225 pounds. He wore a Cincinnati Bengals puffy black jacket, according to the news release.
The man might be armed and dangerous, deputies said in the release.
If you have any information about the man or the incident, you are asked to call Investigator Sterling Cole at 706-482-2622.
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