Pune: Woman's Rs 3.78 Lakh Jewelry Stolen in Auto-Rickshaw; Thefts Rise

• A 55-year-old woman lost gold jewelry worth Rs 3.78 lakh from her bag during an auto-rickshaw ride from Shivajinagar to Swargate ST stand in Pune on December 17.
• The woman, from Baramati, had placed the valuables in a box inside her bag for safety.
• Police suspect the theft occurred due to the crowd at Swargate station, where she discovered the missing jewelry.
• Another incident saw a senior citizen's Rs 60,000 gold chain snatched by motorcyclists on Jambhulwadi Road in Katraj-Ambegaon on November 24.
• The incidents highlight a rising trend of thefts in Pune, urging passengers to exercise caution.

Why It Matters: Pune sees a surge in thefts, with a woman losing Rs 3.78 lakh jewelry in an auto-rickshaw.