Tamil Nadu: 2 Men Wearing Cat and Dog Masks Rob 800 Jewels Worth Rs 13 Crore From Lalithaa Jewellery Showroom in Tiruchirappalli
A team of two members wearing cat and dog masks robbed jewels weighing around 30 kg from a jewellery showroom in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli. Some news reports also say that they were wearing tiger and bull masks. The robbers stole nearly 800 jewels worth Rs 13 crore from Lalithaa Jewellery showroom by drilling sidewall on Tuesday night.
Tiruchirappalli, October 3: A team of two members wearing cat and dog masks robbed jewels weighing around 30 kg from a jewellery showroom in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli or Trichy. According to some reports, they were wearing tiger and bull masks. The robbers stole nearly 800 jewels worth Rs 13 crore from Lalithaa Jewellery showroom by drilling a sidewall on Tuesday night. Delhi: Theft by Thak Thak Gang Caught on Camera in South Extension; How Rs 4 Lakh Robbed Using Rs 10-Rupee Notes, Watch Video.
The masked robbers gained access despite six watchmen guarding the showroom. The thieves who reportedly spend one-and-a-half-hours inside the store also sprinkled chilli power to confuse police dogs. "As many as 800 gold and platinum ornaments have been burgled," Kiran Kumar, one of the owners, said. Delhi: Domestic Help Held for Robbing Employers in Sarita Vihar.
Masked Robbers Steal Gold Worth Crores
The CCTV footage shows two men entering the store with duffel bags in hand. The showroom is located near busy Chathram bus stand area. However, the areas adjacent to the stores are empty plots, where robbers have drilled a hole.
The robbery seemed to be well planned; the criminals were wearing gloves to avoid their fingerprints. Meanwhile, the police have formed special teams to nab the thieves. The cops are also examining the CCTV footage of the locality.
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