MADURAI: Atleast 30 kilograms of gold Jewellery was stolen from the newly opened Tanishq showroom on Madurai Bypass Road, with police suspecting a lone person may have carried out the robbery after CCTV footage captured a masked individual carrying a trolley bag in the area in the early hours of Thursday (November 12).

The theft came to light on Thursday morning when employees arrived to open the showroom, which had been inaugurated only 15 days ago. Police examining CCTV footage found a person wearing a face mask and gloves and carrying a black bag and a trolley bag, walking in the area. However, investigators are yet to establish whether the person was involved in the robbery.

The showroom reportedly had 48 kg of jewellery in stock. The exact quantity of jewellery stolen is yet to be ascertained.

Police found that neither the walls nor the doors had been broken. They suspect that the burglar might have gained entry through alternative access points, including the lift.

Police are examining footage from the showroom and neighbouring areas to establish where the person came from and the route taken after the robbery. As the individual had covered his face, investigators are analysing his height, physical build, gait and shoulder movements to match him with individuals captured in other CCTV recordings.

The size and design of the trolley bag are also being examined to determine whether the stolen jewellery was carried in it. Footage from nearby roads, commercial establishments and petrol bunks is being collected to trace the person's movements.

Three special teams, each headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police and comprising three Inspectors, along with additional police teams, are investigating the case. Showroom employees and construction workers, including engineers, electricians and plumbers, are also being questioned separately.