Kanpur: A former employee allegedly stole Rs 3 lakh and a bank cheque book from a disposable-items and flower-garland shop in Phool Wali Gali, Lal Bangla, late Friday night.
Shopkeeper Kuldeep alias Kallu Mali, in his complaint to police, said he was sleeping near the shop when the accused arrived at around 2.45 am.
He said the accused had worked at the shop nearly five years ago and was familiar with the premises. The complainant said the shop sells disposable items and prepares currency-note garlands for weddings, and that cash received from orders was kept there. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera.
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Chakeri outpost in-charge Pradeep Bhati said the case was under investigation and efforts were under way to trace the accused. Download the TOI App.