Unidentified persons break into retired engineer’s house, steal valuables
According to the police, the persons cut the window grills and entered the house while the occupants were asleep; a clues team and a sniffer dog have been deployed and CCTV footage is being checked
An unidentified group of individuals broke into the residence of a retired Rural Water Supply department Divisional Engineer in the outskirts of Madanapalle, located in Annamayya district, India. The incident occurred early on Thursday, August 13, 2026, while the victims were asleep. The intruders gained entry by cutting the window grills and entered the premises.
Upon searching the house, they discovered and stole a significant amount of valuables. The police discovered the crime when the occupants awoke in the morning and reported the theft. The stolen items included approximately 670 grams of gold jewelry, 2 kg of silver articles, and ₹25,000 in cash. The police from Madanapalle I Town and the adjoining crime station responded to the scene and launched an investigation.
They also dispatched a clues team and utilized a sniffer dog to aid in the search. The authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the neighborhood to gather more information. The houseowner, Ravindra, filed a complaint with the police, leading to the registration of a case.
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