Alleged wedding ring thief arrested in Studio City

Police announced an arrest Friday in connection with the alleged theft of two rings from a nail salon in Studio City.

Officers took Yuri Cho, 25, into custody on Monday and returned the wedding and engagement ring to the victim, according to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department.

Details of Cho's arrest were not disclosed.

The theft occurred about 4 p.m. on June 20 in the 12100 block of Ventura Boulevard, near Laurel Canyon Boulevard, police said.

The suspect entered the business to get a manicure and pedicure and as she was receiving the treatment she took the rings from a side tray, concealed them in her purse and then left after paying for her services, police said.

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