Siliguri, 13th June: A 24-year-old youth, identified as Bapi Roy, was arrested by Matigara police for stealing gold jewellery from a neighbour’s house in the Panchkolguri area. The theft took place on June 8 when the house was vacant.
According to reports, house owner Sanjay Thakur had gone out for work while his family was in Bihar. Taking advantage of the empty home, the accused, who lived in the same neighbourhood, broke the lock, entered the house, and stole a gold chain and two gold earrings from the cupboard.
Sanjay discovered the theft upon his return and immediately lodged a written complaint at Matigara police station. Acting swiftly, the police launched an investigation, arrested the accused, and recovered the stolen gold jewellery from his residence.
The accused was produced before the Siliguri court on Friday. Further legal proceedings are underway.