A gang of seven masked robbers allegedly stormed a jewelry showroom in Outer Delhi on Saturday, threatened workers and prospects at knifepoint, broke open glass cabinets, and stole gold and different jewelry gadgets to the tune of Rs 12 lakh, stated police. Targetting different outlets within the space, they entered a grocery retailer the place the proprietor used one in every of his ‘items’ to cease their thieving — he threw chilli powder from a packet at them.
Unable to see something, they have been compelled to flee the shop, officers added.
Sachin Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer Delhi), on Sunday stated that 4 minors have been arrested inside hours within the jewelry showroom heist case. Police are making additional efforts to find and apprehend their three absconding associates.
On Saturday, police have been alerted after a PCR name was constructed from the jewelry store to report the theft. A police crew arrived on the scene the place they discovered that roughly 50-60 grams of gold, 1 kilogram of silver, and two cellphones had been stolen. Traces of pink chilli powder have been additionally discovered at a couple of outlets close by, officers stated.
The crime scene was examined by the crew, and primarily based on the complainant’s assertion, a case was registered beneath related sections and an investigation was launched, police stated.
“A crew led by SHO Virender Kumar beneath the supervision of ACP Murari Lal scanned CCTV footage from the world resulting in the identification and apprehension of the suspects,” knowledgeable DCP Sharma.
He additional stated that police had recovered the stolen jewelry – three gold chains, two gold necklaces two mangalsutras and three lockets, two pairs of gold earrings, three pairs of gold ear tops, two gold rings (one damaged), 13 silver rings, and a silver locket — together with 5 knives used within the crime.
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