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Rat Steals ₹10 Lakh Jewellery from Karnataka Store, CCTV Captures Bizarre Theft
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 07:46 AM
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A rat was caught on CCTV stealing jewellery worth ₹10 lakh from a jewellery shop in Karnataka, sparking widespread attention.
A rat was filmed on security cameras as it slipped into a jewellery shop in Karnataka and walked out with a selection of items valued at ₹10 lakh. The footage shows the animal navigating the display cases, picking up pieces, and exiting the store before the alarm triggered.
The incident was first noticed when the shop’s security system recorded a sudden movement in the showroom. Store staff, alerted by the alarm, discovered the empty display cases and the rat still carrying the stolen jewellery.
Shop owners expressed shock and frustration, noting that the incident highlights gaps in shop security and animal intrusion. They have requested the police to investigate the matter and to review their security protocols.
The video has gone viral on social media, with many viewers expressing disbelief and humor at the unusual theft. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and to cooperate with any investigations into the incident.
The incident was first noticed when the shop’s security system recorded a sudden movement in the showroom. Store staff, alerted by the alarm, discovered the empty display cases and the rat still carrying the stolen jewellery.
Shop owners expressed shock and frustration, noting that the incident highlights gaps in shop security and animal intrusion. They have requested the police to investigate the matter and to review their security protocols.
The video has gone viral on social media, with many viewers expressing disbelief and humor at the unusual theft. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and to cooperate with any investigations into the incident.