Bantwal : The police arrested a thief who reportedly stole gold from a shop at BC Road a few days ago.

Pinto Rawath was arrested from West Bengal. He hails from Bengal and worked at Apoorva Jewellers at BC Road since the past ten years. It is said that he stole 272 grams gold worth Rs 7.50 lakh from the shop on June 6 and was absconding since. He went out to have tea and did not return. The owner got a doubt and on checking the theft came to light.

He filed a complaint at Bantwal town police station.

The Bantwal police went to West Bengal and arrested Pinto at Arambagh. They also seized 229 grams gold worth Rs 6.50 lakh; he was produced before the Arambagh court and brought to Bantwal and will be produced before a local court.