KARACHI: More than 115 tolas of gold jewellery were stolen from two houses in different areas of Karachi within a few days, allegedly by two housemaids, police said on Friday.
The thefts took place in Mohammad Ali Society and Bahadurabad, and police described them as among the largest domestic thefts reported in the city in 2026.
In the Mohammad Ali Society case, over 100 tola of gold jewellery, valued at more than Rs45 million, was taken. A case has been registered at the Bahadurabad police station.
Police said the housemaids, identified as Nadia and Dilshad, had been hired only a day earlier on the recommendation of the building’s security guard.
According to reports, the maids left the house as usual on Wednesday while the homeowners were visiting relatives. When the family returned in the evening, they found the wardrobe locks broken. Jewellery boxes were scattered on the floor, and six gold sets, along with rings, bangles, earrings and other ornaments, were missing. The stolen jewellery was estimated at over 100 tola.
The affected family asked the police to take legal action against the suspects and recover the stolen items. CCTV footage showing the housemaids fleeing after the theft has been obtained and handed over to the authorities.
Following media coverage, another family in Bahadurabad identified the same woman in connection with a similar theft.
Police investigations revealed that 15 tola of gold was stolen from a house near Char Minar Chowrangi in Bahadurabad on January 5. Gold earrings, rings and other ornaments were taken from a wardrobe drawer.
Authorities said the suspects had been working as housemaids in the area for 15 to 16 days and are believed to be habitual offenders.
The total value of gold stolen in both incidents is estimated at over Rs60 million. Police have launched a search operation to apprehend the suspects.