An 80-year-old woman became victim of loot today at Kishanpol area when the accused boy entered her home and snatched her gold chain. The incident shook the victim, Dakhi Bai Salvi, a widow who is staying alone.

The complaint was lodged by brother-in-law of the victim at Surajpol Police station and police has started searching for the accused.

According to the police, a young man in his 20s entered victim’s house today afternoon and asked for ghee. The lady told the man that she didn’t sell ghee. During this conversation, the man suddenly snatched her 1.5 tola gold chain and fled away.

Dakhi Bai shouted for help but the accused absconded before being noticed by anyone. Later, neighbors informed relative of the victim who lodged police complaint.

According to the victim, the accused was a fair, tall and lean boy in his 20s and he fled away on scooty.