The Peenya police have arrested two garment factory employees for looting a friend’s house.
Shwetha (24) from Nagarabhavi befriended Vasantha, a homemaker from MSR Layout, a few days ago. She invited Vasantha last week to her house and introduced Latha (32). Shwetha took out the house keys from Vasantha’s bag after diverting her attention and gave it to Latha.
While Vasantha was still in Shwetha’s house, Latha went to Vasantha’s house and took gold and silver valuables along with Rs. 10,500 in cash. The duo managed to put the keys back in Vasantha’s bag.
The incident came to light when Vasantha returned home to find her house burgled. Peenya police concluded that someone known to her might be involved as there was no sign of forced entry.
They examined CCTV footage from a neighbouring house, which showed Latha entering the house. Vasantha immediately identified her. Based on this, police picked up Latha on Thursday and questioned her.
They have recovered the valuables. The two have been remanded in judicial custody.
