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Caretaker's Deceit: Nearly Rs 10 Lakh Stolen
4 Aug
Summary
- Domestic help arrested for stealing cash and gold worth Rs 10 lakh.
- The accused gained trust by caring for children before stealing.
- Police recovered stolen property including gold, silver, and cash.
Authorities in Indore have arrested a woman working as a domestic help and caretaker for allegedly stealing approximately Rs 10 lakh in cash and gold jewellery. The woman reportedly exploited the trust of families, particularly by caring for their children, before identifying opportunities to steal valuables.
Her arrest came after an investigation into two separate house thefts. One incident involved the theft of Rs 4 lakh and jewellery from a flat in Swarnbag Colony on March 26. Another case, registered on July 23, detailed the burglary of a house in Sindhi Colony where cash and gold ornaments were taken.
Following extensive review of CCTV footage and technical evidence, police apprehended the woman on July 29 while she was attempting to sell stolen jewellery. During interrogation, she allegedly confessed to both burglaries. Investigators recovered four gold chains, silver ornaments, and Rs 28,500, with the total recovered property valued at approximately Rs 10 lakh. The woman was already under suspicion for a previous theft and is being questioned for potential involvement in other cases in Indore.
