Spate of burglaries in Pune: 3 flats in same building targeted in Ambegaon, more cases in Baner and Vishrantwadi
Spate of burglaries in Pune: 3 flats in same building targeted in Ambegaon, more cases in Baner and Vishrantwadi
Pune continues to face a spate of house burglaries. In the latest incident, thieves broke into three flats in the same building at Saidutt Niwas, Telco Colony in Ambegaon Budruk. The burglars looted 11 tolas of gold ornaments and cash. Similar incidents were also reported from Vishrantwadi and Baner.
The Ambegaon burglary came to light on Wednesday morning. A resident filed a police complaint after returning home on April 9. His family had locked their flat and gone out on the night of April 8. When they came back, they found the door broken and the house ransacked. Rs 65,000 in cash and gold worth Rs 1.61 lakh were missing.
Two other flats in the same building were also targeted. One of the flat owners is currently abroad. The theft was noticed when neighbours saw the door open.
CCTV footage shows four thieves entering the premises from behind the society clubhouse. The burglars locked other flats from the outside while breaking into their target homes. To muffle their footsteps, some carried slippers in their hands. All wore masks, handkerchiefs, and gloves.
Police believe the gang had done reconnaissance before the break-in. Saidutt Niwas has three buildings, one has 1BHK flats and is fully occupied, while the other two have 2BHK flats, some of which were locked.
In a separate incident, thieves stole Rs 8,000 and silver items from a senior citizen’s house in Samarth Colony, Baner. The man had gone to his native village for religious work. Meanwhile, goods worth Rs 57,000 were stolen from a home in Vishrantwadi.
Police have registered a case and investigations are ongoing.
