The K.R. Pet Town police have arrested six persons recently for allegedly stealing gold ornaments.
The police have recovered 130 g of gold ornaments from their possession.
The gang had robbed gold chains from several elderly women at different parts in K.R. Pet taluk. The accused would target lonely persons at isolated places, the police said.
Based on complaints lodged by victims, the K.R. Pet subdivision police formed a special team to catch the accused. They were produced before the local court and remanded in judicial custody.