Robbers assault woman; residents nab two of gang

Two robbers were nabbed by residents of Willingdon Colony while they were trying to flee after assaulting a 54-year-old woman on Tuesday night.

Two robbers were nabbed by residents of Willingdon Colony while they were trying to flee after assaulting a 54-year-old woman on Tuesday night. When a gang of four robbers broke into the house of 60-year-old Hartman Arousio,little did they knew that his wife was inside. As a security measure,Arousio,a homeopathic doctor,used to lock the door from outside before leaving for his clinic.

Senior police inspector Dilip Gaikwad of Santa Cruz police said,Arousio and his wife Mabel stay at Willingdon Colony. Arousio said he used to lock the door from outside to ensure his wifes safety. His wife would hardly venture out of the house. The robbers must have kept a tab on Arousios movements. On Tuesday night around 9.15,four robbers entered the house through a window on the first floor.

The robbers must have thought that the house is empty. However,after entering the room,they were taken aback when they saw Mabel. They hit her with a wooden plank to stop her from raising an alarm, said Gaikwad. The robbers then searched the house for valuables and cash,but could not find anything. They finally left with some old clothes. While they were fleeing,a few residents spotted them and nabbed two of them.

Story continues below this ad

Jeetu Dedhia,a resident,said,We were taking a stroll when we spotted four people moving around in a suspicious manner. One of them even tried to hide the bags behind the bushes. We then gave them a chase and managed to nab two of them.

Mabel was taken to Nanavati Hospital and is under treatment for the head injuries. Arousio was unavailable for comment. Gaikwad said,We have arrested the two accused and booked them for trespassing and assault.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram