Haveri district is witnessing a surge in break-in thefts, with thieves targeting houses and stealing gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees. Lack of CCTV cameras in the city poses a challenge before law enforcement. The police are taking measures to curb thefts by installing check posts on major roads and observing suspicious activities. Residents are urging for increased beat policing and installation of CCTV cameras in all major streets.