Overview
- The early-hours break-in at Someshwara Jewellers in Dundigal targeted silver ornaments after a hole was made in an inner wall.
- The store's DVR and hard disk were taken, so investigators are reviewing footage from nearby cameras.
- Reported estimates of the stolen silver vary between about 15.5 kg and 18 kg as the tally is reconciled.
- Dundigal police registered a case, collected forensic evidence with the Clues Team, and formed a special team to track the offenders.
- Officers describe the theft as pre-planned, citing use of a recently vacated neighboring unit and an advance paid to rent it.