A daring burglary took place at a Big C mobile showroom in Malakpet, Hyderabad, where a thief drilled through a wall to steal mobile phones and accessories valued at around Rs3.4 lakh. Thanks to swift police action, the accused was arrested within 24 hours.
Police reports reveal that the accused used a hammer and chisel to break into the showroom at night. CCTV footage captured the entire break-in, which helped officers identify the culprit hiding near Masab Tank.
The arrested individual, Ranjan Das, hails from Assam and has a record of prior theft offenses. Police successfully recovered all stolen items, including the mobile phones and accessories, now in custody along with the accused.
In a related case, police also apprehended another thief who stole Rs6.5 lakh from a scooter’s storage while disguised in a burqa. Investigations are ongoing to explore any connection between the two incidents.
