Dumka: Miscreants allegedly stole jewellery, worth around Rs 25 lakh, from the house of stationery shop owner Ashok Modi on Sarai Road in Dumka on Sunday, police said.Miscreants entered the room after cutting a window mesh and removing the grill by opening its screws. The room was unoccupied as family members slept in other rooms. The intruders broke open lockers in three steel almirahs and escaped with jewellery boxes and other valuables, Modi alleged in the FIR lodged with Town police.Officer in-charge of the Town police station Jagannath Dhan said, “More than one person appeared to have been involved. Police are scanning CCTV footage from nearby houses and commercial establishments and checking possible escape routes.”Investigators are also examining similarities with the Sept 26 Shastri Nagar theft case, in which criminals removed a window grille to enter a retired teacher’s house and allegedly stole cash and valuables worth about Rs 7.5 lakh, the OC added.The room and almirahs were found in disarray, while clothes and household articles were strewn around.
