Mangaluru (The Hindu): Two armed men tried to loot a finance firm in Surathkal on Saturday morning.
According to Surthakal police, the two persons came to the Muthoottu Mini firm and started inquiring about the gold rate and the gold loan that would be offered.
As the manager of the firm was explaining, one among them jumped the counter and held a gun against the manager.
When an employee pressed the siren, the two ran out.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sanjeev M. Patil said that they had clues of persons involved in the incident.