MT. VERNON — Police are searching for a suspect who stole jewelry from a Mt. Vernon business.

According to Mt. Vernon police, around 11:42 a.m. Friday, April 19, officers responded to a hold-up alarm at Kay Jewelers, at 3909 Broadway.

Upon their arrival, officers determined a man entered the store, reached over the counter into a display case and stole merchandise.

The man fled from the store with another suspect on 42nd Street in a charcoal gray hatchback with tinted windows.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 242-2131 or Jefferson County CrimeStoppers at 242-8477.