1 week ago
Gold Ornaments Worth Rs 55 Lakh Stolen From Thrissur House
Gold jewelry was stolen from a house in Thrissur.
The jewelry was worth about Rs 55 lakh.
It belonged to a family whose home was in Thaloor near Peramangalam.
The family had been at their textile shop because of the busy Onam season.
When they returned, they found the back door open.
Jewelry stored in an upstairs bedroom was missing.
The gold had been bought for the daughter’s upcoming marriage.
Police are checking CCTV footage and asking neighbours about unfamiliar people.
Gold ornaments valued at about Rs 55 lakh were stolen from a house in Thaloor near Peramangalam, Thrissur.
The ornaments weighed 47 sovereigns and included chains, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, bangles and rings.
The house belonged to 55-year-old textile shop owner Shakeer and his family.
The family was away at their shop until around 1.15 am due to the Onam rush.
Police found the back door open and are examining CCTV footage and questioning neighbours.
- Who
- The house belonged to Shakeer, a 55-year-old textile shop owner, and his family.
- What
- Gold ornaments weighing 47 sovereigns and valued at about Rs 55 lakh were stolen.
- Where
- A residence at Thaloor near Peramangalam in Thrissur, Kerala.
- When
- The theft was discovered after the family returned home early Friday; they had been away until around 1.15 am.
- Why
- The reason for the theft is not established; police are investigating.
Key facts
- Estimated value
- About Rs 55 lakh
- Weight
- 47 sovereigns
- Items stolen
- Seven gold chains, two necklaces, two anklets, two bracelets, five bangles and five pairs of rings
- Location
- Thaloor near Peramangalam, Thrissur
- Owner
- Shakeer, 55, who owns a textile shop
- Investigation
- Peramangalam police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage and neighbourhood information
- Additional evidence
- An abandoned food packet and a liquor bottle were found in the house compound











