Forsyth Deputies Looking For Hindu Temple Thieves Who Stole $15K

CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking any information on a group of thieves who walked into the Sri Maha Lakshmi Temple on Peachtree Parkway in south Forsyth and stole gold from statues.

The group of two men, two women, a teenager and a child entered the temple around 8 p.m. on May 16. While one of the males distracted the priest, the other suspects took gold necklaces off the female statues in the prayer room, which can be seen from suveillance footage. The necklaces total $15,000, officials said.

During the theft, one of the suspects prevented the priest from stopping the suspects from stealing the jewelry by talking to him while the female suspects went around collecting the jewelry.

The priest said one of the men visited the temple a few days prior and was taking photos of the statues.

If you have any information leading to an identification of these individuals, notify Detective B. O’Haire at 770-781-2222 ext. 3321.