Shame! Couple caught on CCTV stealing gold necklace from jewellery shop

By Isa Isawade

A couple have been captured by CCTV stealing a gold necklace from a jewellery showroom in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Police are investigating with CCTV footage to identify the accused soon, local media reported on Wednesday.

The video of the couple has gone viral, showing them posing as customers before discreetly stealing a gold necklace from the jewellery showroom.

According to INDIA TODAY, the theft came to light when the shopkeeper noticed a shortage of 6gms of gold during closing stock checks.

This prompted the checking of the CCTV installed in the showroom which footage revealed that, while browsing necklaces, the woman cleverly tucked one under her saree and walked out of the store with her partner.

According to the owner of the jewellery showroom, Gaurav Pandit, who immediately reported to the police, the missing gold necklace is worth nearly Rs 6 lakh.

Though the thieving couple were yet to be apprehended as of press time, a police official is reported to have confirmed that the footage was being examined closely.

He reportedly assured that the couple would soon be identified and brought to justice.