Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Vadodara Niece Allegedly Pawns Uncle’s Jewellery for Leisure Trips
Police in Vadodara say jewellery disappeared from a family home.
They allege that the uncle’s 21-year-old niece, Shreya Singh, took it with help from her partner, Deepak Vasava.
The jewellery included gold earrings, rings and chains, as well as silver ornaments.
Police valued everything at about Rs 5.15 lakh.
The couple allegedly gave the jewellery to a finance company and received Rs 3.50 lakh.
They allegedly used the money for trips and other spending.
Police later traced and arrested them using surveillance and local information.
Officers said the jewellery was recovered, but the allegations will be addressed through the legal process.
Police allege that 21-year-old Shreya Singh stole gold and silver jewellery from her uncle’s home locker.
The jewellery, including earrings, rings, chains and anklets, was valued at Rs 5.15 lakh.
Singh and her partner allegedly pledged the jewellery with a finance company for Rs 3.50 lakh.
Police said the couple spent the money on trips to Mount Abu and Pavagadh, along with personal expenses.
Both accused were arrested, remanded to two days in police custody, and the jewellery was recovered, police said.
- Who
- Vadodara police allege that Shreya Singh and Deepak Vasava were involved in the theft; reports differ on Vasava’s age, giving it as 22 or 32.
- What
- Gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 5.15 lakh was allegedly taken from a family locker and pledged for Rs 3.50 lakh.
- When
- The valuables reportedly disappeared between mid-June and late August; the arrests were reported on September 4, 2026.
- Where
- The alleged theft occurred at the complainant’s residence in Vadodara, Gujarat; police said the couple travelled to Mount Abu and Pavagadh.
- Why
- Police allege that the jewellery was pawned to obtain money for leisure trips, personal expenses and a high-end lifestyle.
- Alleged jewellery value
- Rs 5.15 lakh
- Loan obtained
- Rs 3.50 lakh
- Reported jewellery
- Three pairs of gold earrings, rings, gold chains and silver ornaments or anklets
- Police station
- Gorwa police station, Vadodara
- Reported travel destinations
- Mount Abu and Pavagadh
- Custody status
- Both accused were remanded to two days in police custody
- Recovery
- Police said all the pledged gold and silver jewellery was recovered
- Age discrepancy
- One report identifies Deepak Vasava as 22, while another identifies him as 32
