A gang of masked burglars broke into the residence of an 80-year-old woman in Thirumullaivoyal, Avadi, on Wednesday (15 October 2025) night and escaped with four sovereigns of gold jewellery.
According to the police, the victim, identified as Vatsala, lives on the ground floor of her house at Valal Nagar, while her son and his family reside on the first floor. Around midnight, four masked men armed with weapons broke open the back gate and entered the premises. The gang allegedly stole a gold chain and a pair of earrings, together weighing about four sovereigns, while the woman was asleep.
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When Vatsala woke up and raised an alarm, the burglars fled the scene. Police said the gang had entered with deadly weapons and threatened the elderly woman before fleeing.
Thirumullaivoyal police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Officers are examining CCTV footage from the neighbourhood to trace the culprits. Footage showing the masked robbers entering the bungalow with weapons has also been released, causing concern among residents in the area.
(Source: Times of India)
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