News for 'valuables theft'

Delhi Domestic Help Arrested For Stealing Jewellery

Delhi Domestic Help Arrested For Stealing Jewellery

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old domestic help was arrested in northwest Delhi for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery from her employer's residence. The entire stolen property was recovered by the police.

Man Arrested In Connection With Tughlak Road Dacoity

Man Arrested In Connection With Tughlak Road Dacoity

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A man has been arrested in connection with a dacoity in New Delhi's Tughlak Road area, where a businessman and his family were held hostage. The crime was allegedly facilitated by a newly hired domestic servant.

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 28-year-old habitual offender, working as a gardener, has been arrested for allegedly burgling around Rs 1 crore from a house in south Delhi's Greater Kailash area.

Unidentified Robbers Target Elderly Man In Kerala Home

Unidentified Robbers Target Elderly Man In Kerala Home

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Three unidentified individuals broke into an elderly man's home in Mullakkara, Thrissur, tying him up and stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 49.5 lakh and Rs 50,000 in cash. The police have launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and tracking vehicles near the National Highway.

Police Uncover Fake Marriage Racket Targeting Estate Agent

Police Uncover Fake Marriage Racket Targeting Estate Agent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have arrested two individuals involved in a fake marriage scam where a 53-year-old estate agent was cheated out of valuables by a woman posing as his bride.

Gurugram Bodybuilder Held For Stealing Temple Jewellery

Gurugram Bodybuilder Held For Stealing Temple Jewellery

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A bodybuilder in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery from a local temple. The accused, identified as Kapil alias Kalu, was apprehended after CCTV footage revealed him stealing the goddess's gold nose ring and Chatra from the Durga Devi Temple.

Dacoits In Underwear Rob Villages In Uttar Pradesh

Dacoits In Underwear Rob Villages In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Dacoits dressed in undergarments committed multiple robberies in Mustafabad and Sithauli villages in Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and injuring several people.

Idols Stolen After Hanuman Temple Vandalised In Shillong

Idols Stolen After Hanuman Temple Vandalised In Shillong

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman temple in Shillong's Garikhana locality, stealing idols, silver ornaments and cash after disabling CCTV cameras, police said on Sunday.

Delhi Police Nab Five In Hargovind Enclave Robbery Case

Delhi Police Nab Five In Hargovind Enclave Robbery Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five men from Rajasthan for allegedly robbing a woman's house in Hargovind Enclave, making off with cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 45 lakh. The accused gained entry under false pretences, confined the woman, and stole valuables before fleeing. Police are still searching for one more suspect.

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman, identified as Paro, who is allegedly the kingpin of a racket targeting women at hospitals and temples, stealing their jewellery and other valuables. She was wanted in multiple cases and had been declared a proclaimed offender.

Why Delhi's EV Charging Stations Are Becoming Targets for Thieves

Why Delhi's EV Charging Stations Are Becoming Targets for Thieves

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in Delhi report a surge in thefts targeting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with multiple incidents of charging gun theft reported in recent months. Investigations are underway following a series of thefts across the city.

Mumbai Police Reunite Owners with Rs 2 Crore Worth of Recovered Goods

Mumbai Police Reunite Owners with Rs 2 Crore Worth of Recovered Goods

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Mumbai police have returned stolen, lost, and seized property valued at over Rs 2 crore to their rightful owners, including gold and 800 mobile phones, recovered from various theft and house-breaking cases.

Assam Robbery: Two Arrested After Attack On Doctor's Family

Assam Robbery: Two Arrested After Attack On Doctor's Family

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the armed robbery at a doctor's residence in Assam's Nagaon district. The incident involved an attack on the doctor and his wife, with police investigations ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Mastermind Behind Domestic Help Burglary Ring Arrested in Delhi

Mastermind Behind Domestic Help Burglary Ring Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Raju Mukhiya, the alleged kingpin of a gang involved in house burglaries across multiple states. The gang used domestic workers to gain access to affluent homes and steal valuables.

Beed House Break-in: Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh Stolen

Beed House Break-in: Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh Stolen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Unidentified individuals broke into a house in Beed, Maharashtra, stealing gold and silver jewellery valued at Rs 5 lakh. The incident occurred at the residence of a thermal power station employee in Parli Vaijnath.

Delhi Police Nab Five In Madhu Vihar Burglary Case

Delhi Police Nab Five In Madhu Vihar Burglary Case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have solved a burglary case in Madhu Vihar, arresting five individuals and recovering a significant portion of the stolen valuables, including gold, diamond jewellery, silver articles, and cash.

Three 'Kaccha-Baniyan' Gang Members Arrested After Delhi Encounter

Three 'Kaccha-Baniyan' Gang Members Arrested After Delhi Encounter

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested three suspected members of the 'kaccha-baniyan' gang after a shootout in Ambedkar Nagar. The gang is allegedly involved in a recent robbery in Sarvodaya Enclave, where residents were held hostage.

Thane Police Return Stolen Goods Worth Over Rs 7.81 Crore

Thane Police Return Stolen Goods Worth Over Rs 7.81 Crore

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.

Maharashtra House Burglary: Thieves Steal Rs 11.5 Lakh

Maharashtra House Burglary: Thieves Steal Rs 11.5 Lakh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Unidentified burglars broke into a locked residence in Kaij tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, and stole gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 11.5 lakh.

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Robbed; Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Robbed; Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Unidentified individuals broke into a jewellery shop in Bengaluru, making off with approximately 70 kg of silver articles valued at crores of rupees.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected 'Kaccha-Baniyan' Gang Members After Shootout

Delhi Police Nab Suspected 'Kaccha-Baniyan' Gang Members After Shootout

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three suspected members of the 'kaccha-baniyan' gang following a robbery in Sarvodaya Enclave. The arrests occurred after a brief exchange of fire with the suspects near Ambedkar Nagar.

Gang Targeting Kedarnath Pilgrims Busted; Two Arrested

Gang Targeting Kedarnath Pilgrims Busted; Two Arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Police in Kedarnath have arrested two men believed to be part of an organised gang that steals from pilgrims. Purses, ATM cards, and other belongings were recovered from the suspects, who are residents of Ludhiana, Punjab.

Father among suspects in jewellery theft at woman's house

Father among suspects in jewellery theft at woman's house

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A 70-year-old man, along with his daughter-in-law and her minor son, allegedly stole jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from his own daughter's house after drugging her, the police said on Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.

Delhi Chef Nabbed for RK Puram Burglary Using Master Key

Delhi Chef Nabbed for RK Puram Burglary Using Master Key

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old chef working at a five-star hotel in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly burgling a house in RK Puram using a master key to open Chinese locks. Police recovered stolen cash and jewellery worth Rs 2.69 lakh from the accused.

Man Steals Mother's Gold Ornaments in Latur, Arrested Quickly

Man Steals Mother's Gold Ornaments in Latur, Arrested Quickly

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A 30-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, was arrested within hours of stealing his mother's gold ornaments from their home.

Several priceless jewels stolen in Louvre Museum heist in Paris

Several priceless jewels stolen in Louvre Museum heist in Paris

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the incident on X, saying, "A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum."

CCTV clue helps Delhi police crack DJB engineer murder case

CCTV clue helps Delhi police crack DJB engineer murder case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Delhi Police solved the murder case of a Delhi Jal Board engineer using CCTV footage showing the suspect wearing a hoodie. The accused, a history-sheeter, confessed to the crime and has been arrested.

Dinner date with girlfriend costs Ahmedabad burglar dearly

Dinner date with girlfriend costs Ahmedabad burglar dearly

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Ghaziabad native Bharat was traced by the Delhi police through his girlfriend's mobile location and social media account, an officer said.

Now, Insurance For Money Loss From Online Scams

Now, Insurance For Money Loss From Online Scams

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In an age where personal data is a valuable commodity, investing in cyber insurance is not just a prudent choice; it is becoming a necessity for individuals and families alike, says T A Ramalingam.

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tenants should primarily buy contents insurance. 'This covers personal belongings like electronics, furniture, clothes, and appliances against risks such as fire, theft, floods, and other natural calamities.

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Family members of the temple guard have alleged that the cause of death of the 28-year-old was not natural, and he passed away allegedly after being beaten and tortured during police interrogation.

Review: Dupahiya Is Lotsa Fun

Review: Dupahiya Is Lotsa Fun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Such a collection of amiable characters were last seen in Panchayat. There are greedy dowry seekers, criminals, misogynists and the like, but the collective goodness of the others keep violence and male chauvinism in check, notes Deepa Gahlot.

BEST bus crash: Video shows man stealing victim's jewellery

BEST bus crash: Video shows man stealing victim's jewellery

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

An unidentified person allegedly stole the gold jewellery of a woman under the pretext of helping her as she was fatally wounded in the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus accident in Mumbai, police said on Thursday.

Silver ETFs Gain Ground Over Gold In 2025

Silver ETFs Gain Ground Over Gold In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'While investing in a silver ETF, one should be aware that it has historically exhibited higher price volatility than gold.'

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust alleges Rs 1,500 cr fraud by ex-trustees

Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust alleges Rs 1,500 cr fraud by ex-trustees

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT), which runs Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, has accused its former trustees and related individuals of misappropriating over Rs 1,500 crore. The trust has filed complaints with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Bandra Police Station, alleging that the misappropriation, uncovered during a forensic audit, has impacted the trust's operations and healthcare services. The trust has also claimed that black magic was performed in the hospital premises by former trustees and related individuals. The Bandra Magistrate Court has ordered an inquiry against these individuals. The current trustees have identified large-scale irregularities in the hospital management body's affairs and appointed forensic auditors who found that over Rs 1,500 crore has been siphoned and misappropriated by the former trustees. The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated a probe into an alleged cheating case of Rs 85 crore registered against three former trustees of the hospital.

Man dupes 9 families posing as long-lost son

Man dupes 9 families posing as long-lost son

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

A day after a man was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly posing as the long-lost son of two different families -- one in Ghaziabad and another in Uttarakhand, police on Saturday said the accused duped at least seven more families in other states using the same story.

Police recover part of Lara's stolen valuables

Police recover part of Lara's stolen valuables

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Some of former West Indies captain Brian Lara's stolen cricketing memorabilia and other valuables worth $1 million have been recovered by the Trinidad police, which has arrested seven men in connection with the theft at his home in Port of Spain.