A travel agency located in Thalawathugoda was the scene of a significant robbery yesterday afternoon, with suspects escaping with a substantial haul of cash and gold jewellery. Preliminary police investigations reveal that four individuals arrived at the premises in a car and reportedly used sharp weapons to carry out the heist. The stolen items are estimated to include around Rs. 65 million in cash and a quantity of gold jewellery, with one report specifying 29 sovereigns. The suspects allegedly assaulted an employee before fleeing in the same vehicle. The Thalangama Police have initiated an investigation and are examining CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
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CrimeEconomy4h ago
Thalawathugoda Travel Agency Robbed of Rs. 65 Million in Cash and Gold
TLDR
Rs. 65 million cash & gold stolen
Four suspects robbed Thalawathugoda travel agency
Police investigating, reviewing CCTV
