Goa Crime: Elderly woman's gold bangles robbed by 3 miscreants on bike, CCTV footage surfaces

Goa Crime: Elderly woman's gold bangles robbed by 3 miscreants on bike, CCTV footage surfaces

As seen in the video which was captured on a CCTV camera and has now become viral on social media, the woman was simply sitting on the bench when two of the robbers came and snatched her gold bangles while the third robber was ready with the bike.

Dharmesh ThakkarUpdated: Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 02:05 PM IST
article-image
A still from the viral video and the house the same robbers broke into | FPJ

Goa: In a shocking incident, three miscreants on a bike robbed an elderly woman, who was sitting on a bench outside her house, of her gold bangles in broad daylight in Lotoulim, Goa on Monday, May 22, 2023.

As seen in the video which was captured on a CCTV camera and has now become viral on social media, the woman was sitting on the bench when two of the robbers came and snatched her gold bangles while the third robber was ready with the bike to flee.

All this while, a man travelling on a two-wheeler saw the incident happening but didn't bother to stop even as the robbers fled, leaving the lady's cries for help unheard.

See the video below:

Robbers connected to two other incidents on Monday

The police in Goa have connected this group of three robbers to at least two other incidents where a 27-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain worth Rs 50000.

Meanwhile, the same group has been suspected of firing upon the police while attempting to break into a house on Monday and then fleeing. This incident occurred in Zuarinagar in South Goa.

(To receive our E-paper on WhatsApp daily, please click here.  To receive it on Telegram, please click here. We permit sharing of the paper's PDF on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.)

RECENT STORIES

Goa: Traditional fishermen demand a 3-month ban for boat operators

Goa: Traditional fishermen demand a 3-month ban for boat operators

Goa: Revamped ministerial block unveiled on Statehood Day

Goa: Revamped ministerial block unveiled on Statehood Day

Goa: Upset over erratic power supply, Nagargao locals issue warning

Goa: Upset over erratic power supply, Nagargao locals issue warning

Goa: Nobody can stop Goans from selling land to outsiders says Calangute MLA Michael Lobo

Goa: Nobody can stop Goans from selling land to outsiders says Calangute MLA Michael Lobo

Goa: With monsoon at doorstep, Guirim service road cries for attention

Goa: With monsoon at doorstep, Guirim service road cries for attention