Bengaluru: BTech graduate held for stealing; ₹12 lakh worth of gold valuables recovered

The Malleswaram police have arrested a 25-year-old BTech graduate for allegedly stealing gold chains from jewellery shops in Bengaluru after gaining entry as a prospective client.

The accused has been identified as Richard Richie, a resident of Madikeri. The police recovered 132 grams of gold valuables worth ₹12 lakh from Richard.

The police stated that the accused had completed his engineering degree from a city-based private college in 2022 and allegedly turned to crime because he was unable to find a job.

According to the police, the accused was arrested based on a complaint by a jewellery shop owner in February. The accused was reportedly involved in several such cases and arrested by J.B. Nagar police a few months ago. After coming out on bail, the accused allegedly targeted two shops and escaped with gold chains.

Inspector Jagadisha B.R. said that the accused was addicted to online gambling and prostitution and used to spend money on vices and led a lavish life.