Thane: Police have arrested a 26-year-old graphic designer for allegedly stealing jewellery and cash valued at Rs 6.8 lakh from a house in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official said on Monday. The incident occurred on the intervening night of June 24 and 25 at a house located in Mira Road area. A woman residing in the house was awakened by the sound of a cat that had entered her house. Upon checking, she found her bedroom cupboard was ransacked and a bag containing 77 gm of gold jewellery and Rs 9,000 in cash was missing, Mira Road’s senior police inspector Meghana Burande said. Based on a complaint by the 58-year-old house woman, an FIR was registered on June 25 under sections 305(a) (theft in a dwelling house) and 331 (house-trespass) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A detection team from the Mira Road police station promptly launched an investigation. “Based on intelligence and sustained efforts, we arrested the accused within 24 hours,” the official said. The accused has been identified as a graphic designer, originally from Nepal, residing in the same neighbourhood, according to the police.
The incident took place during the night between June 24 and 25 at a residence in the Mira Road area.
Thane: Graphic Designer Arrested for Stealing ₹6.8 Lakh from Mira Road Home
Thane: A shocking case of burglary unfolded in Mira Road, Thane, when a 26-year-old graphic designer allegedly stole jewellery and cash worth ₹6.8 lakh from a local residence. The Thane police arrested the accused within 24 hours, showcasing swift and efficient action by the Mira Road police team.
The incident occurred during the night between June 24 and 25. According to Senior Police Inspector Meghana Burande, the homeowner, a 58-year-old woman, was awakened by the sound of a cat entering her house. On investigating, she discovered her bedroom cupboard had been ransacked, and a bag containing 77 grams of gold jewellery and ₹9,000 in cash was missing.
The victim immediately filed a complaint, leading to an FIR being registered under Sections 305(a) (theft in a dwelling house) and 331 (house-trespass) of the Indian Penal Code.
A dedicated detection team from the Mira Road police station sprang into action, conducting a thorough investigation using intelligence and surveillance. Their efforts paid off swiftly — within a day, the accused was apprehended.
Police identified the suspect as a graphic designer from Nepal, who lived in the same neighbourhood as the victim. The accused allegedly took advantage of his proximity and familiarity with the area to commit the theft.
Authorities said the accused has been taken into custody and further investigations are ongoing to determine if he was involved in any other similar incidents.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance and neighborhood awareness, as well as the prompt response of local police in swiftly resolving crimes and bringing culprits to justice.
The victim, though shaken, expressed relief that the accused was caught quickly, preventing further distress and potential losses to the community.
