Ludhiana, Dec. 12 -- A locksmith called to repair a cupboard lock allegedly fled with gold and silver jewellery worth several lakhs in Moti Nagar. The theft came to light only days later when the family opened the cupboard to take out some ornaments and found them missing.

Acting on the complaint of businessman Jaspreet Singh, the Moti Nagar police station registered a case against an unidentified accused and started investigation.

ASI Anil Kumar said Jaspreet Singh, a resident of HIG Focal Point, owns a garment factory. In his statement to the police, he said that on September 8, his mother was alone at home when a man who makes locks and keys passed through their street, calling out for work.

His mother called him inside to repair th...