Harold Gerstel, one of Toronto’s well-known jewellers, was beaten during an armed robbery Friday.

According to the police, the attacker came into the store appearing to be browsing before he allegedly pulled out a 9mm handgun and hit Gerstel before fleeing with jewellery.

Police seized a handgun and arrested Khan Facey, 29.

Police charged him with armed robbery, aggravated assault and careless storage of a firearm.