Dubai Police arrest worker for stealing Dh1.5 million worth of jewellery from employer

Dubai: The Dubai Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested an Indian worker who stole over Dh1.5 million worth of jewellery from an Indian national residing in Bur Dubai.

The resident hired the suspect to clean her house twice a day for a monthly salary of Dh1,000. In the first week, the culprit stole the resident's purse, which contained the key to a safe she kept her jewellery in.

The victim reported the matter to police. The suspect was arrested at one of the supermarkets in Al Quoz area in less than 24 hours after the theft.