Police in Eastern Berks are asking for information about a ring stolen from an elderly woman's finger

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Offense: Theft

Date: End of August

Location: Boyertown

Police Summary: Eastern Berks Regional Police are requesting assistance in investigating a theft. Police took a theft report from the family of an 86-year-old woman who lives in a care facility in Boyertown. They reported that on August 22, a family member noticed that the woman's wedding ring and engagement ring were missing from her finger. The theft is believed to have occurred between August 20 and 22. The facility management has fully cooperated with police in the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who can determine the whereabouts of the ring is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert using one of the methods described above or call Detective Barry Koch at 610-369-3050.

Originally published: September 13, 2024 at 8:15 am