Delhi Jewellery Store Manager Who Vanished with 4 Kg of Gold Nabbed in Tamil Nadu

A high-stakes manhunt came to a dramatic end this week as police apprehended a 39-year-old jewellery store manager accused of fleeing with a massive 4 kilograms of gold. The man, who had reportedly vanished from the capital under the guise of routine work, was finally traced and arrested in Tamil Nadu after nearly a week on the run.

The accused, employed at a well-known jewellery outlet in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh, allegedly went missing on July 15 after being entrusted with a consignment of gold to deliver within the city. But instead of completing his task, he disappeared—along with gold estimated to be worth over ₹3 crore.

When he failed to report back and couldn’t be reached, suspicions quickly turned into a full-blown investigation. His sudden disappearance raised alarm bells at the store, prompting the management to file a complaint with the local police.

The Vanishing Act

According to investigators, the manager—who had been working at the store for over five years—was a trusted employee. That trust, it seems, became his greatest weapon. On the day of the incident, he was handed the gold consignment for routine delivery. But he never reached his destination.

Instead, police say, he had already planned his escape in advance. Using a network of transport routes and switching locations frequently, he managed to evade detection for several days. He is said to have turned off his mobile phone and avoided using digital payment methods to stay off the grid.

A Chase Across States

With Delhi police ramping up the pressure, the manhunt soon extended beyond state lines. A special team was formed to trace him, relying on old-school policing methods—questioning known associates, checking CCTV footage, and sifting through phone records. Eventually, a breakthrough came when a clue pointed authorities toward southern India.

Tracking him to Tamil Nadu, officers moved swiftly to coordinate with local police. Acting on credible intelligence, they finally nabbed the suspect from a rented accommodation in a quiet corner of the state. He had been posing as a businessman and had reportedly started scouting for potential buyers for the stolen gold.

What the Police Found

Upon his arrest, authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen gold. Officials say he had already melted part of the haul and stored it in smaller quantities to make it harder to trace. The rest was hidden in cleverly concealed compartments of luggage he had brought along.

Sources close to the investigation reveal that the accused admitted to planning the theft several weeks in advance. “He knew the system, the routines, and the trust placed in him,” said a senior police officer. “That’s what made this theft both shocking and sophisticated.”

Trust Betrayed, But System Responds

The case has stirred fresh discussions about internal security within high-value retail operations. Many jewellery businesses rely heavily on long-standing employees to handle precious materials, often without rigorous surveillance or tech-enabled tracking.

“This was not just a theft—it was a betrayal of years of trust,” said a spokesperson for the store. “Thankfully, the law caught up.”

What Happens Next

The accused is being brought back to Delhi under transit remand and will be produced in court soon. Charges of criminal breach of trust and theft under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code are expected to be framed.

As the legal process unfolds, authorities are continuing their search for any other individuals who may have helped facilitate the escape or attempted to assist in offloading the gold.

For now, the case serves as a reminder: even the most trusted faces can turn—and when they do, it takes sharp teamwork and old-fashioned sleuthing to set things right.