Thieves decamp with articles worth Rs 72 lakh

Thieves broke into a house near here and decamped with articles worth Rs 72 lakh, including gold ornaments weighing 300 soverigns, police said.

The thieves had gained entry into the house by breaking open the back door, police said.

Besides the gold ornaments, a Rolex watch worth Rs four lakh, audio system and television set were also stolen.

The theft was noticed this afternoon when the owner returned and found the back door broken.