Mangaluru: Thief breaks into Thokkottu bakery, steals Rs 30,000 and mobile phone

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 5, 2026: A thief broke into BR Bakery at Thokkottu Olapete and allegedly stole Rs 30,000 in cash and a mobile phone. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras.

BR Bakery has been operating at Thokkottu Olapete for the past five years and is known in the locality for its quality sweets.

According to reports, the theft took place late Wednesday night when the accused broke through the rear wall of the bakery’s cake godown and entered the premises carrying a sharp weapon. He then broke open the cash drawer and fled with Rs 30,000 and a mobile phone.

The entire incident was recorded on CCTV cameras. The accused, who reportedly had a beard and was not wearing a mask, is suspected to have visited the bakery earlier posing as a customer to observe the premises before carrying out the theft.

Ullal police have registered a case and are investigating.