Puttur : Thieves decamp with jewels worth Rs 4 lakhs from house at Darbe

Mangalore Today News Network

Puttur, May 02, 2016: Gold jewellery worth over Rs 4 lakhs were stolen from a house at Darbe when the occupants were away at Kozhikode in Kerala to attend a function. The theft   came to light on May 1, Sunday morning.

 

The thieves had gained entry into the house owned by K Prabhaker Shenoy by breaking open the front door. The broken front door was noticed by a milk supplying boy on Sunday  and he immediately brought the matter to the notice of a neighbour who happens to be the brother of the house owner.

On getting information about the theft, the family of Prabhaker Shenoy rushed back in the evening.  Sources said diamond earrings and golden mangalasutra  were among the stolen  valuables.

Police found all things in the house including silver articles scattered around. However, foreign currency which too  was in the cupboard  was not stolen by the thieves.

Investigations are underway.