ASCENSION PARISH - Deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office have arrested a woman accused of stealing from an area store.

According to the sheriff's office, on March 21 and March 23 the woman stole items from a Dollar General in Sorrento. In all, she walked off with approximately $470 in merchandise.

Authorities later identified the suspect as 28-year-old Latoya Boyd. She was arrested Wednesday on misdemeanor theft charges.