A group of six armed dacoits struck at Soniviali village in Badlapur tehsil in the early hours yesterday, looting a family of valuables worth Rs 2.73 lakh.
Police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said the dacoits broke the door of the house by hitting it with a stone, pinned down the male members of the family, and snatched the women's jewellery.
Police have registered a case of dacoity and launched a manhunt.
