Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SS)
Udupi, Aug 2: A house in Omtibettu near Hiriyadka was burgled and gold ornaments worth Rs 8.5 lac were stolen on July 31.
This incident happened in Omtibettu of Anjaaru village near a school at resident Shankar T's house when the house door was locked. The incident happened by the time residents who had gone to a temple had returned home.
Shankar T along with his wife had been to a temple in Hiriyadka at 12 noon on Monday and by the time the couple returned home at 1 pm, they found the house burgled.
The burglars had broken into the house through the backdoor entrance after breaking open its lock.
When examined it was found that Shankar's house had been burgled and gold ornaments including cash was stolen.
The thieves made away with gold ornaments weighing 242 grams valued at Rs 8.5 lac along with a camera valued at Rs 40,000 and Rs 20,000 in cash.
Hiriyadka police have registered a case pertaining to this burglary.