A 36-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing 3.5 sovereigns of gold ornaments and Rs 50,000 in cash from her neighbour’s house in Nallampalli Tata Nagar, Dharmapuri. The incident occurred on Saturday when the family was away on a trip to Hogenakkal.
Details of the Theft
The victim, Sakthivel, 45, a private bus driver, had left his home locked when he and his family went on a trip. Upon returning on Sunday, they discovered that the gold jewellery and cash kept inside an almirah were missing. The door lock was intact, which immediately raised suspicion of insider involvement.
Police from the Athiyamankottai station responded to the complaint. Investigators collected fingerprints from the almirah and identified the accused as M Selinamary, who lived next door. During questioning, she confessed to using duplicate keys to open the locked house and committing the theft.
Recovery and Legal Action
The stolen gold ornaments and cash were recovered from Selinamary’s possession. She was arrested and subsequently remanded in judicial custody. She has been lodged at the Salem central prison.
This case highlights the importance of securing homes even when neighbours are trusted. The police used forensic evidence to swiftly solve the crime, bringing the culprit to justice.
