The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office continues to search for the wanted man who stole gold nuggets, precious gemstones, cell phones, and jewelry from a local gold mine.
On Feb. 3, employees at the Crisson Gold Mine on Morrison Moore Pkwy. were held at gunpoint while the man stole almost $100,000 worth of items.
In a social media post, Sheriff Stacy Jarrard says that there is now a reward of $10,000 in place for anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. That is an increase from an original $1,000 reward.
Original Story, Feb. 4: A Gold Mine in Dahlonega was robbed on Thursday. Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said that someone took "large amounts of gold" from Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega around 4:30 Thursday afternoon. They are asking anyone in the vicinity of the mine and Cavender Creek Rd. to be on the lookout for a white male who may be armed and considered dangerous.
He is described as approximately 5’10” tall, and was wearing a puffy black jacket with an orange emblem on it. He was also carrying a black duffel bag and may be wearing a mask and sunglasses.
The suspect also stole employees’ cell phones, money and jewelry. The Sheriff's Office did not give specifics on how much gold or money was taken.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office at 706-864-3633.
