DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Police are asking the public to help identify a jewel thief who stole a $4,200 ring earlier this month from the Delray Beach Antique Mall.

The theft happened on March 8th at the store at 504 E. Atlantic Ave., according to Delray Beach police.

A man caught on the store surveillance video is suspected of distracting the sales clerk and nabbing a platinum ring with sapphires, rubies and diamonds on it.The man was dirty and missing several teeth, police said.

Police ask anyone with information about the theft to call Det. Paul Pitti at 561-243-7895 or if you’d like to stay anonymous and be eligible for up to $1,000 REWARD call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or text tips @ tips@cspbc.com