Domestic help arrested for stealing jewellery from house in Surapet

The Puzhal police arrested a 38-year-old domestic help for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery, a platinum ring, silver articles and three wristwatches from the house where she worked in Surapet.According to the police, four domestic helps were employed at the house of one Vijayakumar, 64. On November 6, when his wife Vasundhara Devi returned home after work, she found that jewellery, including diamond-studded bangles and earrings, a platinum ring, silver articles, and wristwatches, which were kept in a bureau, were missing.Based on a complaint lodged by Vijayakumar at the crime wing of the Puzhal police station, the police registered a case and began an investigation. The police questioned the domestic workers and zeroed in on Raji alias Rajeswari of Lingam Street in Puzhal.During interrogation, she allegedly confessed to stealing the valuables on November 6, when Vijayakumar was alone at home and was distracted. The police arrested her and recovered the stolen valuables. Published - November 13, 2026 06:56 pm IST