2 min readApr 15, 2026 10:24 AM ISTBhima, Someshwara, Madhugowda, and Nandish who were arrested for allegedly stealing valuables worth ₹17 lakh from a house in BEML Layout.The Bengaluru police have arrested four men and apprehended a minor boy for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 17 lakh from a house in BEML Layout by exploiting their familiarity with the homeowner. The police have recovered 115 grams of gold ornaments and Rs 13,400 in cash.According to the police, the theft occurred on March 31, while the complainant was out for yoga practice. On returning, she found the lock of her house broken and gold ornaments and cash missing, following which a case was registered.Acting on credible leads, the police apprehended two suspects near Dasarahalli on April 3 and first recovered Rs 8,100 in cash along with an autorickshaw allegedly used in the crime. Later the same day, another accused and a minor boy were secured near the Anmod village checkpost on the Ramanagara–Goa road.The police said the accused were known to the victim and lived in the same locality. They had gained her trust by helping her with minor household chores. “This was not a random burglary. The accused were familiar with the victim’s routine activities and had prior knowledge of the house and storage of valuables. They used this trust to plan and execute the theft,” a police officer said.The arrested have been identified as Nandish, Someshwara, Madhugowda, and Bhima, all aged in their early to mid-twenties. They were produced before a court on April 9 and remanded in judicial custody.During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to the crime. The minor boy was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, while the others were taken into police custody.Further investigation revealed that part of the stolen gold had been kept at the accused’s residence, while the gold was sold to known persons and at jewellery shops in Yadiyur and KP Agrahara.Further investigation is ongoing, the police said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Apr 15: Latest News01Heart specialist shares case of 37-year-old man who, despite running 5 km every day, eating no junk, needed two stents: ‘If your father/uncle had…’02Why AFI wants to vet athletes’ contracts with sponsors0314 killed, 19 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta plant in Chhattisgarh04Amendment to Nari Shakti Vandan Act: BJP’s women cadre ready to contest next Lok Sabha polls in Pune, says Medha Kulkarni05Disney to eliminate 1,000 positionsLive BlogDhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 27 LIVE: Aditya Dhar’s franchise surpasses Pushpa and Baahubali, becomes first Indian franchise to cross Rs 3,000 crore1 minute agoCBSE Class 10th Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Websites to download results when released?2 minutes agoBIE AP Inter Results 2026, Bie.ap.gov.in LIVE Updates: IPE 1st, 2nd year marks soon at resultsbie.ap.gov.in2 minutes agoMPBSE.nic.in, MP Board 10th 12th Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Class 10th, 12th results today at mpbse.mponline.gov.in2 minutes agoAP Inter 1st 2nd Year Results 2026, Resultsbie.ap.gov.in LIVE Updates: Link to be active at 10:31 am2 minutes ago