Ahmedabad: In a daring incident, a house near Income Tax Circle was burgled even as the occupants were present at home, according to the police. The crime took place on the night of April 30, and a complaint was formally lodged with the Vadaj police on Saturday.
Complaint Details
The complainant, Mayank Shah, 37, who operates a computer sales and service business from his residence, informed the police that he and his wife, Binjal, were watching television in one of the rooms around 8 pm when they heard a noise coming from the upper portion of the house. As per the First Information Report (FIR), the couple went upstairs to investigate and discovered that an iron safe had been forced open, with its contents scattered around. Upon checking the safe, they found several items missing.
Stolen Items and Value
Police reported that the stolen items included a collection of old currency notes with a face value of Rs 792, a gold bracelet weighing approximately 18 grams valued at around Rs 1.9 lakh, and two wristwatches worth about Rs 33,000. The total estimated value of the stolen property stands at Rs 2.3 lakh.
How the Burglary Occurred
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused gained entry by breaking the lock of the rear door and then climbed to the upper floor using the staircase. The theft was carried out in a room that was otherwise used for storage. A case of house break-in and theft has been registered against unknown persons at the Vadaj police station.
Investigation Underway
Police are currently scanning CCTV footage from the area and examining possible entry and exit routes to identify the accused. Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
