Bantwal : The number of theft cases are on the rise in Vittal Police Station in the recent past. On Sunday night thieves made a vain attempt to burgle a house at Kambalabettu, but managed to escape even after they were caught by locals.

The burglary attempt was in the house of one Hameed Saheb  who worked overseas. His family members had been to a relative’s house at Kerala. When they returned on Sunday night they found the back doors   open and the front door broken. Three t o four cupboards in the house were opened . As they rushed inside, they heard the sound of a man running from behind. On hearing the screams, locals rushed and caught the thief who however managed to escape for their hands. A bag left behind by the thieves was found and it had iron equipment and some fancy items like bangles and chains.

It is learnt a Kerala registration Swift car was standing in front of the gate of the house when the family members arrived  but soon went away from the spot.  There is a suspicion that the thieves are from Kerala.

Meawhile thieves who burgled a grocery shop of Sulaiman   in Vittalmudnur have escaped with a cash of Rs 25000 on Sunday night.