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Crime
Elderly Pune Woman Targets Locals on Saturdays to Snatch Gold Chains
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:41 PM
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Police say a senior woman in Pune, driven by hardship, has been stealing gold chains from locals on Saturdays.
Police in Pune have reported that an elderly woman, described locally as a "granny," has been repeatedly stealing gold chains from passers‑by on Saturdays. The incidents are said to occur in busy neighbourhoods where the victim’s jewellery is visible.
Investigators note that the suspect appears to choose the day deliberately, targeting what she calls "lucky Saturdays" to carry out the thefts. While details of the victims remain undisclosed, the pattern suggests a focused approach rather than random opportunism.
Authorities say the woman is believed to be compelled by personal circumstances, prompting her to resort to theft. The police have launched a probe to identify her motives and to recover the stolen items.
The case has drawn public attention, highlighting concerns over safety in crowded public spaces and the socioeconomic pressures that can drive vulnerable individuals to crime.
Investigators note that the suspect appears to choose the day deliberately, targeting what she calls "lucky Saturdays" to carry out the thefts. While details of the victims remain undisclosed, the pattern suggests a focused approach rather than random opportunism.
Authorities say the woman is believed to be compelled by personal circumstances, prompting her to resort to theft. The police have launched a probe to identify her motives and to recover the stolen items.
The case has drawn public attention, highlighting concerns over safety in crowded public spaces and the socioeconomic pressures that can drive vulnerable individuals to crime.