Jewelry Worth Over NPR 10 Million Stolen in Kathmandu Burglary; Suspect Linked to Previous Theft
Kathmandu. On Tuesday, a suspect fled after stealing gold jewelry worth NPR 10.453 million from Rinji Lama's house in Boudha Tusal, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-6.
Just three days prior, 25 tolas of gold were stolen in Bhotebahal. On Saturday, Magh 17, the individual involved in the theft fled with 25 tolas of gold during the daytime.
Investigators suspect that the same person was involved in both the Bhotebahal and Boudha incidents. The thief entered Rinji's house in Tusal around 12 PM on Tuesday.
He proceeded to the fourth floor and unlocked the door. He then packed a diamond-studded gold necklace and silver jewelry into a bag and left. People were also living as tenants in the house. While residents on the fifth floor and the roof were sunbathing, the theft of the million-dollar valuables went unnoticed.
The homeowner reported the incident to the police around 2 PM after noticing the unlocked door and missing diamond-studded necklace. A team led by DSP Santosh Roka of the Boudha Police Circle is investigating the theft. It is claimed that jewelry worth NPR 10.453 million, including 30 tolas of gold, silver ornaments, and the diamond-studded necklace, was stolen from Rinji's house.
Police are advancing the investigation by reviewing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera footage. The Valley Crime Investigation Office is also investigating the incident. According to the footage, the man involved in the theft was seen walking alone.
He was carrying a bag and did not appear to use a motorcycle or scooter. A police officer involved in the investigation told Ratopati that the description of the suspect is consistent between the Bhotebahal and Boudha incidents.
He stated, 'The description of the person involved in both incidents looks the same, and he is being searched for.' It is also speculated that he might have committed thefts elsewhere.
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