Bengaluru: Two men posing as customers stole gold chains and pendants worth more than Rs 2.2 lakh from a jewellery shop in Rudrappa Garden, Chamarajpet, after distracting the shopkeeper’s son and employee. The incident took place at Chamunda Jewellers & Bankers on July 14.According to the complaint filed by the shop owner Parma Ram, 45, the incident took place between 4.10pm and 4.20pm. Ram, a resident of the same area, told police that he had opened the shop only two months ago on 5th Cross Road, Rudrappa Garden. He has employed a staff member, but when he goes out for lunch or to procure ornaments, his son manages the shop.Ram said he left for lunch around 4pm. About 20 minutes later, his son called to inform that two unknown persons had entered the shop and stolen gold ornaments. The items stolen included two gold chains with goddess Lakshmi pendants, weighing around 28 grams.His son told him the men first asked for a silver item, claiming they need it for a puja while laying foundation for home. They bought a piece priced at Rs 100, paying with a Rs 200 note. After receiving Rs 100 in change, one of them asked to see a gold version of the same item. He also requested change for Rs 500, diverting the son’s attention to the cash counter.Meanwhile, the other man asked the shop employee, who was sitting outside, to show him silver bracelets. In the process, the duo managed to steal a pouch from one of the drawers containing gold chains and pendants.Ram said the duo came on foot and claimed they spoke Urdu. One suspect appeared to be 28 to 30 years old, and the other between 33 and 36 years.Police have registered a case under BNS sections 303 (theft) and 328 (cheating), and are investigating.
