A MAN has been arrested following a robbery at a jewellery store.
Police were called to Gold and Diamonds, in Furtherwick Road, just after 5pm yesterday.
Staff members were threatened and jewellery was stolen, before the suspects fled in a black Renault Clio.
Armed police officers attended the incident and carried out a search of the area.
An 18 year-old man, from the island, was arrested in Elderstep Avenue just after 7pm.
He is currently being questioned on suspicion of robbery at Southend police station.
Enquiries are continuing.
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