COIMBATORE: A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of stealing 15 sovereigns of gold jewellery from her cousin’s house in Jothipuram near Periyanaickenpalayam in Coimbatore district.The arrested woman has been identified as T Susila, 40, of Naickanoor — a cousin of the complainant, Dinesh Babu.On Nov 7, Dinesh left home with his wife and child to celebrate Diwali at his father-in-law’s house in Kunnathur near Annur. His parents went to Susila’s house Naickanoor to celebrate Diwali.On Monday, while his parents were at her home, Susila visited Dinesh’s house, took the key that was hidden on the premises and opened the main door. She stole 15 sovereigns of gold jewellery kept in a wardrobe and left the spot.On his return to his house on Monday evening, Dinesh found the jewellery missing. However, neither the front door nor the wardrobe showed signs of forced entry, and the key was found in its usual place.He lodged a complaint with the Periyanaickenpalayam police, who registered a case and investigated. During investigations, CCTV footage of Susila visiting the house was found. Based on this evidence, police questioned her on Tuesday. She confessed to the crime. Police recovered 15 sovereigns of gold from her.She was remanded in judicial custody.
