Asian maid steals jewellery and over Dhs12,000 cash from employer in Dubai

Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter

A  38-year-old Asian maid was arrested and referred to criminal court for robbing several gold items and over Dhs12,000 of different currencies from her employer.

The victim testified that police paid him a visit asking about some gold items that were being sold at a jewellery shop by the defendant.

Apparently, he discovered that the defendant had stolen gold items and cash from his grandmother’s bedroom while working at the house.

The maid had stolen gold necklaces, ring, earrings, and bracelets, besides an amount of Dhs4,000, $2,000, and Rs16,000.

The defendant attempted to sold the items in a jewellery shop and was caught red-handed and immediately apprehended.

She confessed to her crime and now facing robbery charges.