Udupi, Feb 26, 2013: Valuables and cash nearly Rs 9 lakh were stolen from a house at Subhashnagar in Shankerpura on February 24, Sunday night.
The theft took place in the residence of Dr Ravindranath Shetty, when the doctor and his wife were away to attend a function in Mangalore. The burglary came to light when the couple returned on Monday morning.
The thieves had made their way into the house by breaking the front door locks. The stolen valuables include a diamond necklace, bangles, gold chains, silver articles and a cash of Rs 81,000.
Senior police officials including Udupi SP Boralingaiah visited the spot. A dog squad and finger print experts have also been pressed into service.