Businessman’s house burgled

The house of a leading businessman in Thambuttegama was burgled on Sunday evening and Rs.290,000 in cash as well as gold jewellery worth Rs.1.29 million had been stolen. Police said the thieves had entered the house through a window.

The thieves had blocked the businessman’s son’s bedroom door with a settee while they searched for the jewellery and cash. Investigations are continuing.