CHENNAI: A 31-year-old woman was arrested by the Puzhal police for allegedly stealing gold jewellery weighing around 25 sovereigns from a house in Puzhal.

The theft occurred on December 19, 2024, when the homeowner, Amutha, a Bhajanaikoil Street resident, had left her house unlocked to bring her children from school. Rekha, a tenant in Amutha’s house for the last three months, had gained Amutha’s trust before stealing the jewellery on December 19. She used Amutha’s absence and the unlocked door to steal the gold.

The police recovered six of the total 25 sovereigns of stolen jewellery.

Rekha was produced in court and remanded in judicial custody. Police said Rekha was involved in a murder case in the neighbouring Tiruvallur district.