Struggling PG steals ₹2.84 lakh from former firm where he worked

The Naranpura police have successfully cracked a burglary case involving a courier firm. The accused, identified as Anush Kantilal Solanki, a 23-year-old former employee of Busybees Logistics Solution Private Limited, was apprehended, and the stolen cash amounting to ₹2.84 lakh recovered.

The incident came to light when Ravibhai Maheshbhai Jhala, owner of the courier firm, filed a complaint at the Naranpura police station. An unidentified individual had used a duplicate key to unlock the shutter of his office at Shastrinagar Shopping Centre. The burglar then broke open the office locker, making off with substantial cash.

Acting swiftly on a tip-off and utilising technical analysis, police officials quickly identified Solanki as the prime suspect in the case. A dedicated team was dispatched to locate him, leading to his arrest at his paying guest accommodation.

During interrogation, Solanki confessed to the crime, revealing that he had worked at the courier company for approximately a week before committing the burglary. Struggling financially and unable to pay rent for his PG accommodation in Thaltej, he had devised a plan to steal from his former workplace. While employed, he had observed that cash was stored in the office locker and that the key was kept in a drawer, which facilitated his criminal intentions.

On the night of the burglary, Solanki first attempted to break into the office by cutting the shutter lock but was unsuccessful. Undeterred, he used a friend’s Activa scooter key to create a duplicate key and gained entry.

The police seized several items during the investigation, including stolen cash: ₹2.84 lakh, Passion Pro motorcycle: ₹50,000, Realme mobile phone: ₹4,000, duplicate lock keys (3 pieces)

Legal action has been initiated against Solanki, with a case registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.