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Maharashtra youth arrested after stealing gold to buy Mahindra Thar
A 19-year-old man in Kolhapur allegedly stole gold ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh from his uncle's house and used the proceeds to purchase a Mahindra Thar SUV. The theft came to light during a family puja ceremony.
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Police in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, have arrested a teenager on charges of theft after he allegedly stole gold ornaments from his uncle's residence and purchased a vehicle with the stolen proceeds. The 19-year-old youth is accused of taking 15 tolas of gold jewellery from his paternal uncle's home.
The stolen ornaments were subsequently sold, yielding approximately Rs 10 lakh, which the youth used to purchase a Mahindra Thar sports utility vehicle. The crime remained undetected for some time until the family discovered the theft during a puja ceremony at their home.
Following a formal complaint, police launched an investigation into the matter. Authorities have taken both the youth and a goldsmith into custody in connection with the case. The investigation is continuing as officers work to recover the vehicle and establish the complete chain of events surrounding the theft and subsequent sale of the jewellery.
The incident highlights concerns over domestic thefts and the role of intermediaries in disposing of stolen valuables in the region.