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Moneycontrol17-01-2026, 21:23

Women Disguised as Men Arrested for Daytime House Thefts in Bengaluru

  • Three individuals, including an adult woman and two teenage girls, were arrested for daytime house thefts in Bengaluru.
  • The accused used male disguises for the teenage girls to avoid suspicion while surveying and robbing houses in residential areas.
  • The incident occurred on January 13 in Agrahara Layout, Yelahanka, where Rs 3 lakh in gold jewelry and Rs 15,000 cash were stolen.
  • CCTV footage helped police identify the suspects, who were traced via their two-wheeler, revealing the disguise tactic.
  • The main accused, Reshma (42) from Devarajeevanahalli, planned the thefts for a comfortable lifestyle; stolen items were recovered.

Why It Matters: A gang of women used male disguises to commit daytime house thefts in Bengaluru, leading to their arrest.

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