Three women allegedly stole gold jewellery worth approximately ₹45 lakh from a jewellery shop in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, after posing as customers and distracting the shopkeeper.
The incident, which took place on Monday evening, was captured on the shop’s CCTV cameras. Police have launched an investigation and are working to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Jewellery Box Allegedly Hidden in Saree
According to reports, the incident occurred at a jewellery shop owned by Anil Agarwal near Fawwara Chowk in Burhanpur’s Kotwali police station area. The three women reportedly entered the shop around 6 pm, pretending to be customers interested in buying gold ornaments.
As the shopkeeper and employees showed them jewellery, the women allegedly distracted them. One of the suspects then concealed a box containing gold ornaments inside her saree before leaving the shop with the others.
The theft initially went unnoticed. Around 15 minutes later, the shopkeeper realised that a box was missing and checked the CCTV footage, which reportedly showed the women’s movements.
Suspected Accomplices May Have Helped Them Escape
Investigators are also examining the possible role of two male accomplices who were reportedly waiting outside on motorcycles. According to media reports, the suspects left the area after the women exited the shop.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area and gathering information to establish the identities of everyone involved. The exact roles of the suspected accomplices remain under investigation.
Police Launch Search for Suspects
Burhanpur City Superintendent of Police Vinod Singh Kushwaha confirmed the incident and said police were using CCTV footage and local informants to track down the suspects.
Reports published on October 29 said the women had not yet been traced. The reported value of the stolen jewellery is approximately ₹45 lakh, although the shopkeeper was expected to assess the missing ornaments to establish the precise loss.
Police are continuing their investigation into the theft and the possible involvement of a larger group. The incident has also prompted renewed concerns about security at jewellery shops during the busy festive shopping season.