Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Aug 10: A residence in the city fell victim to a brazen robbery on August 8, with thieves making off with a substantial haul of gold and silver ornaments collectively valued at around Rs 8 lac.
The incident occurred at the home of Venkatesh Shenoy, located in Kinnimulky. Shenoy's wife had securely locked the house before departing for work. It was upon Venkatesh Shenoy's return in the evening, after his own work commitments, that the distressing theft was discovered.
The thieves forcefully breached a cupboard lock to pilfer a pearl chain weighing 30 grams, a necklace weighing 20 grams, two bangles weighing 24 grams, two chains collectively weighing 40 grams, a bracelet weighing 24 grams, finger rings weighing four grams, ear rings weighing 8 grams, and a leg chain weighing 5 grams. The cumulative value of the stolen items is estimated at Rs 8.03 lac.
Local law enforcement is actively investigating the matter to uncover further details surrounding this crime.