Thieving couple nabbed for robbing gold [November 28 2013]

A young couple attempted to rob a gold necklace from a jewellery store on Stanley Thilakaratne Mawatha in Nugegoda at knifepoint was taken into custody by Mirihana Police.

The couple who had come in the pretence of buying a gold necklace had examined 40 odd necklaces prior to their attempt to replace one with an imitation necklace.

The salespersons who noticed this had intervened but the male armed with a knife had stabbed the staff member and smashed a glass door before fleeing the scene with his partner, the police said.

They were however rounded up by the police with the assistance of the people in the area. The police found the stolen gold necklace, few other imitation necklaces and jewellery in the possession along with the knife.

Three staff members had received minor cut injuries whilst the damage caused to the store is estimated at Rs.200, 000. Two suspects male (21) and female (26) will be produced before Gangodawila Magistrate.