Vashi Police have arrested two interstate burglars involved in a major theft from a wine shop in Vashi Gaon and recovered stolen goods worth Rs 9.33 lakh. The accused, both repeat offenders, were linked to more than a dozen burglary cases across Gujarat, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai.
The burglary occurred during the early hours of July 11 at V-Five Living Liquids, a wine shop located in Siddhivinayak Building, Sector-31A. The suspects broke open the shop’s shutter and escaped with liquor bottles and cash amounting to Rs 17.57 lakh.
Following the incident, the Vashi Police registered a case and launched an investigation under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Sanjay Dhumal. A special team, including API Pawan Nandre and constables Bankar, Thakre, Shingade, Gorakh Gaikwad, and Amol Bhosale, scrutinized CCTV footage and traced the suspects to Dahisar.
Acting on a tip-off, police detained Dharmeshbhai Jayasukhbhai Shiroya (27) and Rupsingh Bhairusingh Rajput (36) on July 17. During interrogation, both confessed to the crime. Authorities recovered liquor bottles from various brands, the tempo used in the theft, and burglary tools, collectively valued at Rs 9.33 lakh.
