There was a heavy police presence at Paddock Mall on October 29, 2024, after a jewelry store inside the mall was robbed. (Photo: Ocala Police Department)
There was a heavy police presence at the Paddock Mall on October 29, 2024, after a jewelry store inside the mall was robbed. (Photo: Ocala Police Department)

Ocala police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday evening at a jewelry store inside the Paddock Mall.

According to the Ocala Police Department, multiple officers responded to the Paddock Mall (3100 SW College Road) on Tuesday, October 29, after one of its stores, Ocala Jewelers, was robbed by an unknown suspect.

Shortly after 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, OPD stated on social media that the armed robbery incident was “isolated” and posed no danger to the public.

There were no injuries reported.

No further details were provided by police regarding the robbery or any potential suspect(s).

If you have any information that could help detectives in their investigation, the Ocala Police Department asks that you call 352-369-7000. Anonymous tips can also be provided by calling 352-368-STOP(7867).