25.4m worth cash, jewellery robbed

17 March 2015 03:04 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 7 Bookmark

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Two unidentified motorcyclists wearing full-face helmets robbed Rs. 23.6 million worth gold jewellery and Rs. 1.8 million in cash from a private financial institute in Rawathawatta, Moratuwa in broad daylight today.

The robbers had assaulted the security guards, threatened the staff by pointing firearms at them, locked them in a room and committed the robbery.

The staff members had broken open the doors and come out after the robbers left.

Police have recorded statements from the eye witnesses but no arrests have been made so far.

The Moratuwa and Mount Lavinia police have launched a special investigation to find the with the help of the CCTV footage.

(Piyumi Fonseka and Indika Cooray)

Pix by Indika Cooray

Comments - 7

DillonDP Tuesday, 17 March 2015 08:50 PM

Well there aint no big deal of wearing full covered mask these robbers can wear normal face masks too..however its a pitty people dont collectively apprehend these thief cause it aint no point blaming our lazy police guys they just enjoying the 5k increase of their salary

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Victim Wednesday, 18 March 2015 07:56 AM

When the rich become richer and the poor made poorer these things will naturally take place. via DM Android App

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Ranja Wednesday, 18 March 2015 11:24 AM

Authorities must advice them to use new security measures like door locks, CCTV camera, tear gas canister with bank staff, remote switch to power off etc. Big alarm to alert outside people.

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Ebathog Wednesday, 18 March 2015 11:38 AM

When there is corruption in the Police, no ways they can catch the real thief. In case they caught, then corrupt lawyers are there to get them out.

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shek Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:02 PM

again full face helmet. via DM Android App

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Moureen Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:16 PM

If it goes to mount lavinia police the records will disappear very soon

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Prem Nath Thursday, 19 March 2015 12:57 AM

Now no "White Vans" but Full helmet motorcyclists.

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