KATHMANDU: Thieves stole gold and silver jewelleries worth Rs 223,000 from an unattended house in Kamal Binayak of Bhaktapur on Sunday.

The burglars broke into the rented room of Ranjit Khanga, a permanent resident of Saptari, currently residing in Kamal Binayak, Bhaktapur-4, and made off with the ornaments, according to police.

Police said they are searching for the absconding suspects and have started investigations.