Surat: In a brazen daylight robbery, three women posing as customers stole 23 pairs of silver anklets worth Rs 60,000 from Navkar Jewelers near Rander Morabhagal Char Rasta on Tuesday. While two of the women, Shobhaben Gulab Gopinath Jadav and Shashikalaben Bhagwan Shankar Jadav, were swiftly apprehended by Rander police based on CCTV footage and a tip-off, the third, Shankutla Chhotu Gangram Jadav, remains at large, declared a wanted fugitive.
A Slick Steal Under the Shopkeeper's Radar:
The trio entered the shop, feigning interest in viewing silver anklets. Taking advantage of a momentary lapse in the shopkeeper's attention, they swiftly snatched 23 pairs of silver anklets weighing 1100 grams. Their swiftness and distraction tactics allowed them to flee the scene undetected.
Footage Leads to Arrests, Hunt Ongoing:
Upon discovering the theft, the shop owner alerted the police and reviewed the store's CCTV footage. The clear visuals of the crime aided the Rander police in identifying and apprehending Shobhaben and Shashikalaben within hours, based on a tip-off from locals who spotted them near Morabhagal Machhi Market carrying bags matching the description of the stolen goods. All 23 pairs of anklets were recovered from the duo.
Manhunt Underway for Last Suspect:
Shankutla Chhotu Gangram Jadav remains elusive, prompting the police to launch a search and issue a lookout notice. Legal action has been initiated against all three women, with the apprehension of Shankutla the final objective in closing this audacious jewelry heist.
This incident serves as a stark reminder for merchants and shoppers alike to remain vigilant against such ploys. The swift action by the Rander police and CCTV footage played a crucial role in this case, but awareness and caution remain vital deterrents for such criminal activities.
