Employee arrested for stealing diamond bangles, cash from employer’s house

A 19-year-old employee was arrested for allegedly stealing two diamond-studded gold bangles weighing four sovereigns and ₹10,800 in cash from his employer’s house in Sembium.The complainant, Gautham, 26, of Perambur, told police that he had kept gold and diamond jewellery in a bureau at his house on October 31. When he checked it the next morning, he found that two diamond bangles and ₹10,800 were missing. He also found that his employee, Akshay, who had been staying at his house, was missing.Based on his complaint, the Crime Wing of Sembium police registered a case and launched an investigation. The police arrested Sunny alias Akshay, 19, a native of Nepal, who was residing on Soorammal Street in Egmore.Police said the accused had been staying at Gautham’s house with his wife and child while working there. He allegedly stole the jewellery and cash from the bureau and attempted to flee. Published - November 04, 2026 12:41 am IST