Archive · 9 Aug 2025
UK Restaurant Owner Investigates Burglary After Police Delay
Imagine someone broke into a restaurant called Padharo and stole money and drinks.
The owner, Ankit Vaghela, called the police, but they didn't come right away.
So, he acted like a detective himself, looking around and found the broken cash register and bottles.
The owner was upset because he felt the police weren't there quickly.
This happened before, and the restaurant is trying to keep things running smoothly.
An Indian-origin restaurant owner in Southampton, UK, investigated a burglary at his restaurant after police initially didn't attend.
Burglars stole cash and expensive alcohol from Padharo, a vegetarian restaurant.
The owner recovered the cash register and broken bottles after retracing the burglars' steps.
The restaurant had been previously burgled a year earlier.
Hampshire police are investigating the case and stated they understand the impact on victims.
- Who
- Ankit Vaghela, the restaurant owner, and the burglars.
- What
- A restaurant was burglarized, with cash and alcohol stolen.
- When
- Recently, with a previous break-in a year prior.
- Where
- Southampton, UK, at the restaurant Padharo.
- Why
- The motive of the burglary isn't specified.
Restaurant Owner
Police
Police Response
Restaurant Owner
Frustration and disappointment with delayed police response.
Police
Hampshire police are investigating
- Restaurant Name
- Padharo
- Location
- Southampton, UK
- Owner
- Ankit Vaghela
- Stolen Items
- Cash and alcohol
- Police Response
- Delayed initial attendance.