Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Avissawella Police have arrested a couple who allegedly stole a jewellery box worth approximately Rs.400,000 from a gold shop in Avissawella town after pretending to buy gold.

The police stated that the male suspect is known to live in the jungle and periodically returns to commit such robberies, while the female suspect is his mistress.

The police reported that the suspects visited the jewellery shop yesterday (October 10), claiming they wanted to purchase a gold necklace and a ring for their daughter's coming-of-age ceremony.

While pretending to examine the items, they grabbed a box of jewellery and fled.

The arrested man is allegedly a repeat offender who has been jailed four times for similar incidents an...