Mangaluru: The Mangaluru city police have arrested two persons who allegedly burgled a jewellery showroom and robbed valuables worth more than Rs. 7 lakh on May 13. The police have recovered the items, said Police Commissioner S. Murugan addressing a press meet on May 16.
He said that the accused, Mohammed Ifthikar Alam (22), a native of Rampur in Purnia district, Bihar, and Mohammed Sabeer (22), from Araria in Bihar, burgled Laxmidas Jewellers on Balmatta Road on Tuesday. They had taken away valuables including silver ornaments, a laptop, cell phones and other items.
The accused were also reportedly involved in cases of attempt to theft and assault, registered at Sampigehalli and Hulimavu police station limits there. While Alam is a resident of Devasandra Main Road in K.R. Puram, Sabeer is a resident of Shikaripalya in Bengaluru.
Mr. Murugan said a police team led by Mangaluru North Police Inspector Shantharam arrested the accused in Bunder. The accused were arrested during their attempt to sell the stolen items. They have been produced before the jurisdictional magistrate.
Earlier Report:
Valuables worth Rs 7 lakh stolen from Laxmidas Jewellers
