Ullal: Gold worth Rs 1 Lakh and cash were taken away by threatening an aged couple here at Nadupadav on June 30.
The robbery occurred at the house of a private company senior employee Sadashivaiah in the early hours of June 30. The thief broke open the door and lay his hands on a suitcase containing gold and cash. When Sadashivaiah and his wife confronted him, he threatened them and escaped with valuables.
The couple’s daughter who is is Bengaluru was supposed to arrive on Friday and they were planning to leave to Mumbai. Hence the couple had packed all the luggage along with gold and cash in a suitcase.
Failed robbery attempt
A group of thieves also attempted robbery at a house in Mudipu but returned empty handed.
Both the cases have been registered at Konaje police station.
ACP Shrithi, SHO Ashok visited the houses along with canine and finger print squad. Further investigation is on.