Man steals 'large amount of gold', other valuables from Dahlonega gold mine

DAHLONEGA, Ga. - A large amount of gold and other valuables were taken during a robbery Thursday evening at the Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office.

Around 4:30 p.m., deputies say a man walked into the mine, located on Morrison Moore Parkway, and stole an employee cell phones, money, jewelry and large amounts of gold.

The suspect is described as a white male about 5'10" tall. He was last seen wearing a puffy black jacket with an orange emblem on it and carrying a black duffel bag. 

(Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office)

(Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office)

(Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office)

The Sheriff's Office release surveillance pictures of the suspect.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office.