Pune Police Arrest Suspect in Theft of Electronics and Clothing, Recover Goods Worth ₹2.93 Lakhs

Pune, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : In Pune, Maharashtra, police have arrested a suspect involved in a significant theft from an electronics and clothing store. The operation led to the recovery of goods valued at ₹2.93 lakhs.

The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Rahul Yamnapppa Gaikwad from Lohgaon, allegedly broke into the Rudra Electrical Shop and a clothing store near the Reliance petrol pump in Saswad. The theft occurred between 11:30 PM on November 7 and 4:30 AM on November 8.

During the break-in, thieves stole approximately ₹65,000 worth of copper wire and ₹5,000 in cash from the electrical shop. Additionally, they took around ₹55,000 worth of shirts from the Icon Level clothing store.

Following the incident, a case was registered at the Saswad police station. Under the guidance of Police Inspector Santosh Gholwe, the crime investigation team began their probe. They examined CCTV footage and utilized tips from informants and technical analysis to locate the suspect.

Upon questioning, Gaikwad confessed to the crime and disclosed that he had hidden the stolen goods in bushes in the Waghdongar area of Saswad. The police subsequently recovered the stolen items.

Authorities revealed that Gaikwad has a history of criminal activity, with previous theft cases registered against him at various police stations, including those in Pune city, Vishrantwadi, and Bhosari.

The operation involved Assistant Police Inspector Shankar Raut, along with constables Ganesh Sonwane, Dattatray Kale, Gokul Hipparkar, and other police personnel. The investigation continues under the supervision of Constable Ganesh Sonwane.