Kozhikode (Kerala), Aug 16 (PTI) A bank manager in Kerala has allegedly gone missing with around 26 kilograms of gold ornaments valued at crores of rupees, police said on Friday.

Madhu Jayakumar, the manager of a public sector bank's Edodi branch in Kozhikode district, allegedly fled with the gold items pawned by customers, they said.

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The disappearance of ornaments came to light during a routine reappraisal process after Jayakumar's transfer to another branch in Kochi.

According to the police, the theft is suspected to have occurred over a period of time, with the manager exploiting his position to siphon off the valuable items.

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He reportedly hails from Tamil Nadu.

Police said they have launched an investigation and are searching for the missing manager.

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