Jewel thief Doris Payne to be played by Halle Berry strikes again

International jewel thief and the intriguing subject of a slated Halle Berry film, Doris Payne, has allegedly hit again.

Payne, 79, had a penchant for diamond rings and a career that ran over five decades in capitals such as New York, Paris and Tokyo.

Police said she was arrested last Friday for the alleged removal of tags from a $1300 Burberry coat at a Saks Fifth Avenue store in Costa Mesa, Orange County.

The film, titled Who Is Doris Payne?, is listed as in development only, with Berry’s (pictured) name the only actor attached to it and a 2010 release date.

Payne’s rap sheet is at least six feet long. She was out on parole at the time of her arrest and is being held without bail for a probation violation.