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Jewel Thief Nabbed After CCTV Captures Daring Heist
20 Feb
Summary
- A woman was arrested for stealing gold and silver jewelry.
- The theft occurred at a shop in Pandeypur, Varanasi.
- CCTV footage helped police identify and apprehend the suspect.

In Varanasi, police apprehended a woman identified as Sheela Devi, a resident of Mirzapur, for the theft of gold and silver jewelry. The incident took place on January 27 at a jeweler's shop in Pandeypur. Devi entered the shop under the guise of purchasing jewelry.
While the shopkeeper was attending to another customer, Devi seized the opportunity to steal various gold and silver ornaments. The theft was completely recorded by the CCTV cameras installed within the premises, which provided crucial evidence for her identification.
On Thursday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Cantt police station successfully took Devi into custody. Recovered from her possession were several items of jewelry, including a pair of earrings, a nose ring, two additional pairs of earrings, a pair of ear studs, two rings, and a white metal bangle. Further legal action is being pursued.



