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Employee Allegedly Steals Nearly 4 Kg Gold; Two Arrested
Police are investigating the theft of nearly 4 kg of gold from a jewellery shop.
They say an employee who worked there for about four years was the alleged mastermind.
The suspects reportedly fled from the Mira-Bhayandar area toward Rajasthan.
Police followed their movements through CCTV cameras and technical surveillance.
Two important suspects were arrested in Rajasthan.
Officers recovered the stolen gold, around ₹5 lakh in cash and a Baleno car.
Police say they have recovered about 80% of the stolen property.
Four people are suspected in total, and the investigation is continuing.
Police arrested two key suspects, including the alleged mastermind, in Rajasthan over the theft of nearly 4 kg of gold.
The alleged mastermind reportedly worked at Shagun Jewellers for nearly four years.
Investigators used CCTV footage, technical surveillance and movement tracking to locate the suspects.
Police recovered the stolen gold, approximately ₹5 lakh in cash and a Baleno car.
Four people have been identified as suspects, while police continue investigating the two absconding accused and others.
- Who
- Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police arrested two key suspects, including an alleged employee mastermind; four people are suspected overall.
- What
- Nearly 4 kg of gold was allegedly stolen from Shagun Jewellers, with about 80% of the stolen property later recovered.
- Where
- The theft occurred at Shagun Jewellers in the Mira-Bhayandar area, and two suspects were arrested in Rajasthan.
- When
- The arrests and investigation details were reported at a press conference held on Thursday; the article gives no specific date.
- Why
- Police say the suspects allegedly stole the gold and fled, while investigators are examining the roles of other accused and anyone involved in disposing of the gold.
Key facts
- Gold allegedly stolen
- Nearly 4 kg
- Arrests
- Two key accused arrested in Rajasthan
- Total suspects
- Four people identified by police
- Property recovered
- Approximately 80% of the stolen property
- Cash recovered
- Around ₹5 lakh
- Other recovery
- A Baleno car
- Investigation tools
- CCTV footage, technical surveillance and continuous monitoring
Sources
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