Bhatkal: One more unsuccessful theft incident has been reported in the town, in which thieves had to return empty-handed after being unable to find valuables in a house at Khalifa street here in the town during the early hours of Thursday. They were successful in entering the house breaking all the doors. They also broke wardrobe locks and searched for valuables, but failed.

The house  "Siddiqua House" belongs to Abdul Matin Ali Akbara. 

It is surprising that the thieves targeted the house, which is located exactly opposite the Khalifa Jamia Masjid, which is always busy. The residents of that locality were shocked on finding out about the break-in, how easily the thieves managed to break the main door without anyone's notice. 

Firstly, they broke the main door of the house and another door inside and there they found few wardrobes, all of which were found broken into. They had also broken the doors on the first floor of the house. Unable to find any valuables, they escaped empty-handed. 

It is being said that the occupants of the house were residing in another house from past four months, but they used to regularly visit this old house. The incident came to light when they visited this house in the morning.

A case has been registered in Bhatkal town police station.