Hyderabad, July 26 -- In the last two years, 565 cases of theft allegedly committed by domestic help were registered across the city, with Jubilee Hills Zone topping at 173 cases, the Hyderabad City Police said.

Secunderabad stood second at 88 cases, followed by Khairatabad (77), Golconda (70), Rajendranagar (63), Shamshabad (49) and Charminar (45).

Of these, 65 were classified as serious offences. In a statement, the police have warned citizens to conduct a mandatory thorough background check while hiring.

"Professionals with demanding schedules, students living alone, and the elderly are the primary victims. Many a time, valuables like gold, silver, jewellery, and cash are left around homes, offices, and shops. This creates an opport...