Daijiworld Media Network – Thrissur

Thrissur, Aug 21: Gold ornaments worth around Rs 55 lakh were stolen from a house at Thaloor near Peramangalam here, police said on Friday.

The theft occurred at the residence of Shakeer, 55, who owns a textile shop. According to police, Shakeer and his family had remained at their shop until around 1.15 am on Friday due to the Onam rush.

When they returned home, they found the back door open. On checking the house, they discovered that gold ornaments kept in an almirah in an upstairs bedroom were missing.

The stolen jewellery comprised seven gold chains, two necklaces, two anklets, two bracelets, five bangles and five pairs of rings. The ornaments weighed around 47 sovereigns and were valued at approximately Rs 55 lakh, police said.

The jewellery had reportedly been purchased for Shakeer's daughter, whose engagement was held recently.

Peramangalam police have registered a case and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being examined, while police are also gathering information from neighbours about any suspicious persons seen in the locality in recent days.

An abandoned food packet and a liquor bottle were also found in the compound, police said.