Siddantha Basadi burglary: Cops release sketch of suspect

Siddantha Basadi burglary: Cops release sketch of suspect

Mangalore Today News Network

Moodbidri, 8, 2013: With investigations underway  into the case of theft of  ancient idols worth several crores from the  Siddantha Bhavan in Guru Basadi Complex at Moodbidri, police have released the sketch of a suspect in the case.

According to Manish Kharbikar, Mangalore Police Commissioner, the suspect was found roaming in the area following the theft and the sketch has been prepared on the basis of information and details provided by the locals.

He said the sketch  has been sent to police departments all over the state as well  the neighbouring states. He said armed guards have been posted at the  Basadi and that the police department was contemplating to  shift the remaining idols in the Basadi to a bank locker.

On the CCTV footage, he said the thief had been cautious and had covered his face with a monkey cap and was even wearing hand gloves making it difficult to identify him.

Meanwhile, the Basadi authorities have   completed the task of ceiling the windows of the Basadi.