NEW DELHI, Feb. 13 -- A 31-year-old burglar broke into a prominent jewellery showroom in Lajpat Nagar's Central Market by scaling the rear wall, breaking into a bathroom on the first floor, then finally gaining access to the main showroom, where he decamped with jewellery worth Rs.1.5 crore, police alleged on Wednesday.

The primary accused was arrested along with two associates who helped sell the stolen goods. Police said a distinct design on his jacket in CCTV footage played a crucial role in identifying him.

Deputy commissioner of police (southeast) Ravi Kumar Singh said the alleged burglar, Mohammed Shoaib, was arrested along with Sumit Soni, 30, a resident of Madangir, and Manik Kadam, 42, a resident of Tigri, who received the stol...