Momo Obsession: UP Teen Steals Family Jewellery Worth Lakhs for Street Food

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News18•02-02-2026, 08:27
Momo Obsession: UP Teen Steals Family Jewellery Worth Lakhs for Street Food
- •A 14-year-old boy in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, stole family jewellery due to an addiction to momos.
- •He exchanged gold ornaments with a momo vendor for the popular street snack over time.
- •The thefts were discovered when his aunt sought her jewellery, revealing missing items from the almirah.
- •The boy confessed to giving the jewellery, worth lakhs, to a momo seller in Rampur town.
- •Police have initiated an inquiry, are tracing the vendor, and assessing the total value of the stolen ornaments.
Why It Matters: A teen's momo addiction led him to steal family jewellery, prompting a police investigation.
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