Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka Police says that it has received several complaints regarding incidents where individuals employed in domestic service have allegedly stolen valuables such as gold, cash, foreign currency, and other property from the households in which they were employed.

In view of these incidents, the Sri Lanka Police seeks to raise public awareness and provide guidance to help prevent such occurrences, according to a statement issued by the Police Media Division.

The employment of domestic workers in private residences is a common practice in Colombo and its surrounding suburbs, including Mirihana, Maharagama, Dehiwala, and Mount Lavinia, as well as in many other areas across the island.

Domestic workers are often r...