Jewellery Thieves in US Target Indian Americans

Washington: Jewellery thieves are targeting Indian Americans in the US, the police have said, adding that the community is being prayed upon because of the expensive jewellery associated with their customs and culture. The police said the latest theft happened at a motel owned by an Indian American family in Norwalk city of Connecticut. Police officials shared a surveillance video of the brazen jewellery heist in hopes of catching the thieves responsible, Fox 8 reported. The thieves stole $20,000 worth of ornate jewellery from the Indian American owner’s living quarters before fleeing the scene. Sergeant Seth Fry said the van they used to get away was later recovered at a farm outside the city. The license plate had been removed and all fingerprints had been wiped clean. (IANS)