The city police arrested a youth, J. Bharath Kumar and seized stolen jewellery and cash valued at Rs.11.58 lakh from his possession here on Tuesday. Additional SP R. Gangadhar and Town DSP S. Maqbul said that the accused has been a student who had developed bad habits and needed quick money.
Three days ago, the accused was stated to have entered the house of Sk. Karimunneesa in Chandramoulinagar 7th line and decamped with the jewellery when she was away.
Based on a complaint lodged by the woman, the police investigated into the case and arrested the youth near Dargamitta area. The theft took place when Sk.Karimunneesa went for walking and the jewellery was found stolen when she returned home.