Nagpur: A gang of thieves allegedly broke into a shop and stole several expensive smartphones, power banks and other electronic gadgets worth over Rs 26 lakh. Dharampeth areas of Nagpur, police said on Thursday.
He said the incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday.
After the theft, the personnel, Ambazari Police is trying to identify the accused by scanning the CCTV footage of the area.
An official said the security guards on duty at the stores selling OnePlus smartphones and nearby shops were on leave since last week.
“Some surveillance cameras installed on West High Court Road were not working. Preliminary investigation revealed that the intruders did not touch the alarm attached to the phone. The handsets, accessories and electronic gadgets were stolen after stealing more than Rs.26 Lakhs, they also snatched the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the shop. Empty cellphone boxes were scattered all over the shop when the theft came to light.”
Ambazari police station personnel under the leadership of Senior Inspector Ashok bagThe shop owner Pawan Kewalramani reached the spot after getting information about the incident.
Crime branch officials also visited the spot and fingerprint experts were called for investigation. Senior police officers also visited the shop to oversee the investigation.
“Police have started recording the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers printed on the empty boxes of the stolen handsets so that the thieves can know whether they are using the stolen cell phones or any other person,” the official said. sell to.”
He said the statements of the salesmen and others present at the shop were being recorded, adding that the gang may have conducted recce before targeting the shop.
Senior Inspector Bagul said that different teams have been formed and sent to different places to trace the accused.
He said the incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday.
After the theft, the personnel, Ambazari Police is trying to identify the accused by scanning the CCTV footage of the area.
An official said the security guards on duty at the stores selling OnePlus smartphones and nearby shops were on leave since last week.
“Some surveillance cameras installed on West High Court Road were not working. Preliminary investigation revealed that the intruders did not touch the alarm attached to the phone. The handsets, accessories and electronic gadgets were stolen after stealing more than Rs.26 Lakhs, they also snatched the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the shop. Empty cellphone boxes were scattered all over the shop when the theft came to light.”
Ambazari police station personnel under the leadership of Senior Inspector Ashok bagThe shop owner Pawan Kewalramani reached the spot after getting information about the incident.
Crime branch officials also visited the spot and fingerprint experts were called for investigation. Senior police officers also visited the shop to oversee the investigation.
“Police have started recording the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers printed on the empty boxes of the stolen handsets so that the thieves can know whether they are using the stolen cell phones or any other person,” the official said. sell to.”
He said the statements of the salesmen and others present at the shop were being recorded, adding that the gang may have conducted recce before targeting the shop.
Senior Inspector Bagul said that different teams have been formed and sent to different places to trace the accused.
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