2 Arrested After Big Diamond Ring Stolen

Published on 03/02/12

Two men have been charged with stealing a pricey diamond ring following a daring theft at a Saskatoon jewellery store.

The 2.69-carat ring, which police said is "valued at thousands of dollars," was reported stolen from a jewellery store on the 100 block of 21st Street East, close to the Midtown Plaza, at around 1:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday.

Police said two men went into GMG Jewellers. One asked to look at the ring while the other walked around for a bit and then left.

The first man grabbed the ring, ran out of the store and got into the getaway car — a green 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt that was later reported stolen.

Someone had obtained the keys after breaking into a locker at a nearby fitness centre, police said.