Police in Texas are trying to find a woman accused of stealing a donation jar for a cancer-stricken child.

The Rosenberg Police Department posted surveillance footage of the woman on Facebook Monday.

Authorities said they are 'seeking the identity of the female subject in this video.

'The alleged thief was captured on surveillance video taking a donation jar which was designed to benefit a child currently battling cancer.'

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Police in Texas are trying to find a woman accused of stealing a donation jar for a cancer-stricken child

Lt. William Henry said the woman walked up to the counter, bought something, and on her way out took the jar

Lt. William Henry with Rosenberg police told Dailymail.com that the theft took place at a convenience store called Bems on July 7.

He said the woman walked up to the counter, bought something, and on her way out took the jar.

Henry said there 'wasn't a lot' of money in the jar. The jar is for a family's grandchild, he said.

The person who placed the jar at the store said that they were 'worried about the principle of it', according to Henry.

He said the female suspect left in a four-door black vehicle.

Authorities wrote on Facebook that tips can be submitted by calling Rosenberg police at 832-595-3720 and Crime Stoppers by dialing 281-342-8477.