India, Aug. 30 -- The Wanowrie police have arrested a maid for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs.5.87 lakh from the residence of a retired wing commander. The stealing reportedly took place between August 21-28 at the residence of Satish Makashir, 78, in Sopan Baug.

When the jewellery was found to be missing, Makashir had lodged a complaint and police had filed an FIR against an unknown person, since at the time, the retired army officer said he did not suspect anyone. However, during the investigation, police grew suspicious about two maids, who were employed at the victim's home, and kept a close watch on them. Soon, police received credible leads from an informer about a woman living at BT Kawade road trying to mo...