Goa, Nov. 10 -- An attempted burglary at a jewellery shop located near Old College, Fatorda, was foiled after unidentified thieves failed to break into the premises late Saturday night.

According to reports, the shop's owner discovered signs of a break-in attempt early Sunday morning and immediately alerted the Fatorda Police. A police team, accompanied by the dog squad and forensic experts, rushed to the scene to carry out a detailed inspection.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the burglars had tried to force open the shop's shutter, but were unable to gain entry. Police suspect that the culprits may have fled after failing to breach the security system or noticing movement in the vicinity.

"The thieves attempted to break into ...