70 iPhones, 26 Laptops, and More: ₹1 Crore Gadget Heist Near Ahmedabad’s Sanathal Circle
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An electronics warehouse in Navapura village near Ahmedabad district’s Sanathal Circle was targeted by thieves who allegedly stole gadgets and accessories worth an estimated ₹1 crore during the early hours of October 21.
The stolen goods reportedly include dozens of iPhones, Apple Watches, Dell and HP laptops, iPad accessories and other electronic items. Police are investigating the break-in and examining whether someone familiar with the warehouse’s operations helped the suspects.
Security Breach Discovered During the Night
According to the complaint, Sudhir Nair, a manager at Ingram Micro’s warehouse on the outskirts of Navapura village, lives in Godrej Garden City in Jagatpur.
Between 1 am and 2.30 am on October 21, a security guard discovered that metal sheets at the rear of the warehouse had been damaged. Several parcels had been opened, and electronic goods were found missing.
A subsequent examination of CCTV footage reportedly showed the suspects approaching the warehouse through an open field behind the premises. They allegedly broke through the metal sheets at the rear, entered the building and escaped using the same route.
iPhones, Apple Watches and Laptops Among Stolen Goods
Nair was informed about the incident and visited the warehouse to assess the loss. According to the complaint, the stolen items included:
- 40 iPhone 17 units
- 30 iPhone 16 units
- 15 Dell laptops
- 11 HP laptops
- 36 Apple Watches
- 20 iPad keyboards
- iPad Pro devices and laptop bags
The total value of the missing goods has been estimated at ₹1 crore.
Police Suspect Possible Insider Involvement
Changodar police and the Ahmedabad Rural Local Crime Branch (LCB) are investigating the theft. Investigators suspect that someone with knowledge of the warehouse and its operations may have helped the accused, according to sources.
Police are also carrying out a technical analysis as they work to identify those involved.
