Chennai: Burglars broke into a house at West Mambalam and decamped with jewels and cash last night.
According to the police, Balakrishnan (65), a resident of Moosa Street was sleeping in his room when unknown persons broke open the main door and gained entry.
The robbers looted gold and diamonds worth Rs 11 lakh and Rs 15,000 cash kept in the bureau.
Police said the burglars noticed Balakrishnan was alone in the house and carried out the robbery. The Mambalam police have registered a case.