Workers traced the rodent to its burrow and recovered every stolen gold ornamentLast updated: August 08, 2026 | 12:371 MIN READEmployees reviewed CCTV footage and were astonished to see a rat repeatedly dragging rings and chains from the display area. SuppliedNew Delhi: A rat has become the most unlikely suspect in a jewellery theft after security cameras captured it stealing gold rings and chains worth about $12,000 from a shop in southern India.The bizarre incident unfolded at a jewellery store in Tumakuru, in the southern state of Karnataka, where staff discovered that several gold ornaments had disappeared during a routine stock check. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.With no signs of a break-in, employees reviewed CCTV footage and were astonished to see a rat repeatedly dragging rings and chains from the display area through a small opening beneath the shop.Following the rodent's trail, workers traced a network of tunnels to its underground burrow beneath the shop floor, where they recovered all of the missing jewellery hidden inside. The unusual theft quickly attracted widespread attention on social media, with the shop's owners expressing relief that the entire collection of stolen ornaments had been recovered intact.Also In This PackageHuda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.Related Topics:Get Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next