History-sheeter arrested for snatching elderly woman’s gold chain
Police in Pazhavanthangal have arrested a history-sheeter and an accomplice for snatching a gold chain from a 90-year-old woman. The stolen property was recovered after the suspects pledged it at a bank.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding street crime and the targeting of elderly citizens.
The Pazhavanthangal police arrested a history-sheeter and a woman for snatching a gold chain from a 90-year-old woman after pretending to seek directions.
According to the police, Vaidhegi, 90, of Nanganallur, was buying flowers near her house on the evening of July 8, when a man approached her on a two-wheeler and asked for directions. He then snatched her four-and-a-half sovereign gold chain and fled on the motorcycle.
Based on a complaint lodged by her son, Rajagopal, 60, the police registered a case and arrested Srinivasan, 55, of Shanthi Colony, Tondiarpet, and Karpagam, 51, of Ellis Road, Mylapore.
They also recovered the complainant’s gold chain, seized ₹1.5 lakh in cash, and confiscated the two-wheeler used in the crime.
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