Tiruchirappalli, Nov. 9 -- In a series of theft attempts reported on Diwali night, unidentified miscreants allegedly targeted multiple shops in the Woraiyur area of Tiruchirappalli city, using the sound of bursting firecrackers to mask their activities.

According to police, the miscreants broke the lock of an electronics shop and attempted to break in. Subsequently, they broke the lock of a nearby tea shop, entered the premises and allegedly stole around Rs 20,000 in cash.

The incidents reportedly took place around midnight on Diwali, with the suspects suspected of taking advantage of the loud firecracker sounds to carry out the thefts without attracting attention.

CCTV footage showing the suspects breaking into the shops and attemptin...