Puttur: An incident of theft was reported at Darbe, opposite to the Assistant Superintendant of Police’s residence on Sunday, May 1. 
The incident occurred at the residence of Kudgi Prabhakar Shenoy.
The thieves have decamped with gold jewellery worth Rs 4.5 lac. It is said that they might have broke in on Saturday night.
Prabhakar Shenoy and his family had been to Calicut, and were expected to return in the evening today.
The incident came to light early in the morning when the person delivering milk went to their house and noticed that the door lock was broken.
He immediately informed the neighbours, who reported the theft to the police.
The police have visited the spot and are investigating.
A similar kind of a robbery took place last Saturday at Mukrampady. It is believed that the same thieves might be behind the crime this time.
