Deputies search for woman accused of stealing ring from jewelry store

Search for suspected ring thief

Authorities are looking for a woman accused of stealing a piece of jewelry valued at more than $22,000. Detectives said the incident happened at a Kay Jewelers in Osceola County.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman accused of stealing a ring from a jewelry store worth more than $22,000.

The incident happened at the Kay Jewelers located at 3216 N. John Young Parkway last Thursday. The alleged theft was caught on surveillance video.

Detectives said the woman went in looking for an engagement ring. While in the store, officials say she sat down with the clerks to look at a few, including a 3.61-carat ring worth $22,299. Investigators say surveillance video shows the woman grabbing the ring and then sprinting out of the store.