Ottawa police are investigating after receiving a report that a woman who was trying on engagement rings at a jewelry store in the Rideau Centre ran out of the store with a ring valued at more than $50,000.
Ottawa police say the incident happened after the woman asked to try on engagement rings shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday.
Police say as the salesperson handed the suspect a second ring to try on, she ran out of the store.
The woman is described as about six feet tall and about 130 pounds. She has dark curly hair with a darker complexion. She was wearing dark-coloured jeans and a dark tank top at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Ottawa police at 613-236-1222 ext. 5455 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-TIPS.
