Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Man arrested for stealing gold from elderly in Chennai
A man named Karthik was caught for stealing gold from two elderly people in Chennai.
First, he helped an old man who fell and then stole his gold ring.
The next day, he tricked an old woman into giving him her gold chain by saying he wanted to give it to his wife.
The police found out he had done similar things in other places and caught him.
They found 24.5 grams of gold on him and a bike he used for the crimes.
He was taken to court and put in jail.
Karthik stole a gold ring from Balan (66) after helping him up when he fell.
The next day, Karthik tricked Selvi (65) into giving him her gold chain.
Police found 24.5 grams of gold jewelry and a two-wheeler used in the crimes.
Karthik was arrested on November 28 and remanded to judicial custody.
Similar thefts were reported in Madhavaram and Integral Coach Factory (ICF) areas.
- Who
- Karthik, a fraudster, was arrested for stealing gold from elderly victims Balan and Selvi.
- What
- Karthik stole gold rings and chains from elderly victims by distracting them.
- When
- The incidents occurred on November 25 and 26, and Karthik was arrested on November 28.
- Where
- The crimes took place in Otteri, Chennai, with similar incidents reported in Madhavaram and ICF areas.
- Why
- Karthik targeted elderly individuals, using distraction techniques to steal their gold jewelry.
- Accused
- Karthik
- Victims
- Balan (66) and Selvi (65)
- Date of Incidents
- November 25 and 26
- Location
- Chennai, Otteri
- Gold Recovered
- 24.5 grams
- Modus Operandi
- Distracting victims and snatching gold
- Arrest Date
- November 28
- Additional Areas Involved
- Madhavaram and Integral Coach Factory (ICF)