Malad police recover valuables, say accused entered complainant’s flat through a window to carry out theft
The accused, Anil Fugni Chaupal (squatting), in the custody of the Malad police. Pic/By Special Arrangement
The Malad police have arrested a housekeeping staff member for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 26.5 lakh from a locked flat in Malad West. The police have recovered the stolen property.
According to the complainant, Devang Shashikant Shah, 36, he and his family had locked their flat before going out for dinner sometime between December 11 and December 15, 2025. During this period, an unknown person allegedly entered the house and stole approximately 185 grammes of gold jewellery from a cupboard in the complainant’s mother’s bedroom.
Investigation and arrest
Upon receiving information about the offence, a crime detection team led by Assistant Police Inspector Deepak Raivade visited the spot and collected CCTV footage from the residential building.
Analysis of the footage and technical inputs revealed that the accused had closely observed the complainant’s movements and studied the layout of the house. Police suspect that the accused, Anil Fugni Chaupal, 34, had access to the cupboard key. On December 11, after keeping watch on the complainant and his family, the accused allegedly entered the flat through a window.
The suspect was brought to the police station for questioning, during which his involvement in the offence was established. He was subsequently arrested and produced before the Borivli holiday court, which remanded him in custody.
During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime and handed over the jewellery to the police.
The investigation was conducted by Assistant Police Inspector Deepak Raivade, with the assistance of Head Constables Jaideep Juvatkar, John Fernandes, and Mandar Gonjari and Police Constables Sujay Shere, Samadhan Wagh, and Vikram Babar. Further investigation is underway.
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