Bengaluru: Man steals valuables, cash worth Rs 60.46 lakh from neighbour’s house

Bengaluru: The Hebbagodi police have arrested a man for stealing valuables from his neighbour’s house and recovered gold, diamond, and other ornaments worth Rs 60.46 lakh.

The arrested suspect, Nitish Subo, 26, from West Bengal, lived with his sister in Anekal. He worked at a real estate firm, while his sister was employed in a private company, the police said.

The theft took place in June when the victim was away on work. He returned on July 4 to find valuables, including gold, diamond and platinum ornaments, silver items, and cash missing, and filed a complaint.

The police arrested Subo on July 7 and recovered the stolen items from his house. He was later remanded in judicial custody.

During questioning, Subo confessed he committed the theft as his father was unwell and he badly needed money.

In a first...

This is the first case solved by the Hebbagodi police since their transfer from the Bengaluru Rural limits to the Bengaluru City commissionerate.