Policewoman In Diamond Ring Controversy

Published on 19/11/08

An American policewomen is at the centre of a row regarding an engagement band, according to reports.

Denna Mory, a member of the Chula Vista police force, has been fired after being accused of stealing a diamond ring from her former fiancee.

Ms Mory's ex-partner claimed the law enforcer took the $17,000 (£11,200) item after originally returning it when the couple separated, it may interest owners of gold diamond rings to learn.

The 24-year-old, who has now taken a job as a security guard, has lodged an appeal with the region's Civil Service Commission.

Previously, Ms Mory filed a lawsuit against the city after she was refused permission to enter a national beauty pageant.

In other news regarding stolen or missing gold diamond rings, police officers in Scotland are searching for two women who took a gemstone-encrusted band from an Edinburgh jewellery outlet.

The pair, one of which is believed to be around 70-years-old, stole the item while a shop assistant turned to complete a transaction.