The central unit of the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Asif Nahir Shaikh (41) in connection with multiple house break thefts in the APMC and Airoli areas. The police recovered half a kilogram of gold, valued at Rs60 lakh, from the accused. Shaikh was traced and apprehended at his in-law’s residence in Gulberga, Karnataka, last week.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Amit Kale, the police had been investigating a series of house break thefts in November and December. In all the cases, the accused was seen riding a two-wheeler while wearing a helmet. The modus operandi was similar in each incident, which led the police to suspect the same individual was involved. After reviewing CCTV footage and conducting technical analysis, the investigators traced the accused’s residence to Mumbra before finally locating him in Karnataka.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover further details regarding Shaikh’s criminal activities.