In a bold daylight operation that could rival any Bollywood thriller, two women pulled off an audacious jewellery heist at a store in Delhi's bustling Vishal Enclave area. The sophisticated scam, captured in chilling detail on CCTV, reveals how the duo replaced genuine gold jewellery with counterfeit pieces while pretending to be serious buyers.
The incident unfolded on a busy Saturday when the two women, appearing as regular customers, entered the jewellery store with calculated precision. Posing as potential buyers, they examined multiple gold chains, carefully assessing each piece while engaging the shop staff in conversation.
The Clever Swap Technique
According to police reports, the women employed a clever bait-and-switch technique. While one woman kept the shopkeeper engaged in negotiations, the other secretly substituted the real gold chains with nearly identical fake ones they had brought with them.
"The women had come prepared with counterfeit jewellery that closely resembled the original pieces," revealed a police official investigating the case. "Their smooth coordination and confident demeanor prevented any suspicion during the transaction."
The Great Escape
After successfully executing their plan, the women made a swift exit from the store, leaving behind the fake jewellery and taking the original gold chains worth thousands of rupees. It was only after their departure that the shop staff discovered the substitution and immediately alerted authorities.
The Sarojini Nagar police station has registered a case and launched a thorough investigation. Law enforcement officials are examining the CCTV footage frame by frame to identify the suspects and track their movements before and after the incident.
A Growing Trend
This incident highlights an emerging pattern of sophisticated jewellery scams targeting stores across Delhi. Police authorities have warned jewellery shop owners to remain vigilant and implement additional security measures during customer interactions.
"Shopkeepers should verify jewellery immediately after customer handling and maintain constant visual contact with items during negotiations," advised a senior police officer. The investigation continues as authorities work to apprehend the two women and recover the stolen gold.
