Thrissur(Kerala): Police have arrested a man accused of attempting to rob both an ATM in Punkunnam and a jewellery store in Kuriachira, both located in Thrissur, Kerala. The accused, identified as Jinto, a native of Peramangalam and a contract employee with the Thrissur Corporation’s electricity department, was caught while attempting to steal from Akkara Jewellers in Kuriachira.

He had also tried to rob a Punjab National Bank ATM the previous day, according to reports, prompting police to step up their investigation. Jinto was apprehended this morning during the attempted jewellery heist.

According to police, Jinto broke the lock and forced open the door to gain entry into the store. The shop owner received a notification on his phone alerting him that the door had been tampered with. On checking the CCTV feed remotely, he spotted the accused inside the premises and immediately informed the authorities.

Jinto reportedly confessed to both attempted thefts, stating that he committed the crimes due to personal debts.