Bengaluru Man Detained for Stealing ₹13.20 Lakh Worth of Gold Jewelry

The Yelahanka New Town police in Bengaluru have apprehended a 36-year-old individual accused of swiping gold jewelry valued at ₹13.20 lakh from a local shop. The suspect, identified as Harish alias Hari, is a resident of Yelahanka New Town. Authorities managed to recover two gold chains and seven rings, collectively weighing 102 grams and worth ₹13.20 lakh, from his possession.

Details of the Incident

The theft occurred on October 29 at a jewelry store located on Ananthapura Main Road in Yelahanka New Town, during the period when the shopkeeper was out of town and his wife was overseeing operations. The accused entered the shop under the guise of a potential buyer, expressing interest in the gold jewelry. He persuaded the woman to display several gold chains and rings for his consideration.

While ostensibly examining the jewelry in front of a mirror, he allegedly maneuvered to distract her and discreetly concealed two gold chains and seven rings before making his escape from the shop.

Police Investigation and Arrest

Following the incident, the shop owner’s wife lodged a complaint, prompting the Yelahanka New Town police to initiate a theft investigation. Utilizing technical data and clues gathered during the inquiry, the police located and arrested the suspect near Tindlu on Kodigehalli Main Road on the same day.

During questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted to the theft, revealing that he had stored the stolen items at his home in Yelahanka New Town. Acting on this information, a police search of his residence on October 30 uncovered the missing jewelry weighing 102 grams.

Court Proceedings

The accused was subsequently presented before a court on October 30 and has been placed in judicial custody.