A shocking video has emerged from Karnataka, capturing the moment two women were caught red-handed stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store. The theft, which took place in broad daylight, was unknowingly recorded on CCTV, leading to the swift arrest of the culprits. The incident has left many stunned, as it’s hard to fathom how someone could commit such an act so openly.
How the Theft Happened
The theft occurred at a jewelry store in Shivamogga district, where two women, both wearing burqas, visited the shop to browse gold jewelry. According to the CCTV footage, the women initially showed interest in the chains, and during their interaction with the shop staff, they managed to distract them with conversation. At that moment, one of the women cleverly swapped a genuine gold chain with a fake one and discreetly concealed the real chain in the sleeve of her burqa.
How the Women Were Caught
Although the women executed their plan with remarkable cunning, they made a critical mistake. Each piece of jewelry in the store had a computerized tag, but the gold chain they swapped had a manually written tag. After the women left the store, the shop owner noticed the handwritten tag and became suspicious. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, the entire theft was uncovered. The women were eventually caught when they tried to sell the stolen chain, and the police were promptly alerted.
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Shop Owner Files FIR
The incident took place on the afternoon of February 18, 2025, when the two women, disguised in burqas, entered Gandhi Bazaar’s Shah Sadaji Sogmal Ji Jewelers. They requested to see a gold chain weighing around 15-20 grams. When the theft was discovered, the store’s owner, Kiran Shah, filed an FIR at the Fort Police Station.
The entire sequence of events, from the women’s deceptive tactics to their eventual capture, has left the community in disbelief. The video has gone viral, with many expressing shock over the audacity of the thieves.
As investigations continue, the police have assured that such crimes will not be tolerated and are taking swift action to ensure that justice is served.