The Amboli police have arrested the house help of model and actress Nehaa Malik in a theft case on Monday based on a complaint filed by the actress’s mother, who accused her of stealing jewellery worth Rs 34.49 lakh. The accused was arrested from JB Nagar in Andheri and police have recovered the stolen jewellery.

The actress and her mother, Manju Malik, 65, reside at Adani Heights complex, Four Bungalows, Andheri West. The accused, identified as Shehnaz Shaikh, 37, had been working at the actress’s home since February. A police officer stated, “Complainant Manju used to keep her jewellery in a cloth pouch stored in an unlocked wooden drawer in the bedroom. On several occasions, she accessed the drawer in Shehnaz's presence.