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Rs 16 Lakh Stolen in Sion Burglary Minutes After Family Left
4 Aug
Summary
- Home burgled for second time within a year, with Rs 16 lakh stolen.
- Thieves struck 15 minutes after family left for a relative's visit.
- Suspects arrived on a bike, wore helmets, and were seen on CCTV.
In Sion, an estate agent's residence suffered a significant burglary for the second time within a year, with stolen valuables amounting to approximately Rs 16.02 lakh. The incident occurred on Saturday, shortly after the homeowner, Nikhil Joshi, and his family left their Sion residence to visit a relative in Andheri. Approximately 15 minutes after their departure, two individuals, identified on CCTV as wearing helmets and raincoats, entered the property.
The suspects gained access by breaking the safety and main doors. They were observed on CCTV footage around 12:18 PM. Before leaving the premises around 12:31 PM, one of the individuals reportedly adjusted a CCTV camera. Upon returning home, the family discovered their belongings ransacked, with cupboards forcibly opened.
The stolen items include cash totaling Rs 1.20 lakh, Dubai currency valued at Rs 1.30 lakh, and a significant amount of gold and silver ornaments and utensils. A Rado wristwatch was also taken. The Sion police have registered a case and are actively reviewing the CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
