Two armed suspects robbed a local jewelry store on St. Croix at gunpoint Thursday afternoon, assaulting the victim before fleeing the scene, the V.I. Police Department reported.

The incident occurred around 12:34 p.m., when the 911 Emergency Call Center received reports of a robbery in progress at HAA Jewelers on Strand Street in Christiansted. According to police, the male victim told officers that two men dressed in dark clothing entered the store and held him at gunpoint. One of the suspects struck the victim with the firearm before both fled on foot toward the Government Parking Lot.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau is actively investigating the case. “Anyone who was in the area and saw what happened or has any information is urged to contact 911, the CIB Tipline at 340-778-4950, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS,” the department said in a press release.

No arrests had been made as of Friday afternoon, police said.