Gang of thieves barge into house at Kottara; beat up couple, escape with car

Gang of thieves barge into house at Kottara; beat up couple, escape with car

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, July 9, 2024: A four member gang of thieves who barged into a house near Kottara in the city during the wee hours of Tuesday have attacked a couple residing in the house and have escaped in their car after taking away the key from the couple.

The thieves entered the house by breaking open the window grills of the house of Karishma at Kotekani first cross. Victor Mendonca (71) and his wife Patricia (60) are residing in the house. Their children are staying abroad.

The thieves broke the window grills of the bedroom and were in the house for four hours from 1.45 am. The couple who were injured in the attack, have been admitted to a private hospital.

It is learnt, the dacoits had wielded  lethal weapons and escaped with the couple’s car. The car was found abandoned at Mulki. A mobile phone has been found in the car.

More details awaited.