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Masked thieves steal electronic gadgets worth Rs 1 crore in Ahmedabad (Img: X)
Ahmedabad: Electronic gadgets worth around Rs 1 crore have been stolen from an Ingram Micro warehouse near Navapura village, close to Sanathal Circle in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat. The theft reportedly took place during the night and was captured on CCTV cameras.
According to the police, around three thieves entered the premises through an open field behind the warehouse before breaking open a rear door. CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspects covering their faces and heads with cloth to conceal their identities while carrying out the theft.
Changodar police launched an investigation after the theft came to light. Sudhir Nair, a manager at the Ingram Micro warehouse who lives in Godrej Garden City in Jagatpur, Ahmedabad, was informed about the incident by a security guard.
The guard noticed that the warehouse’s rear doors had been broken between 1 am and 2.30 am on the night of October 21. Several packages inside the premises had also been damaged.
After reaching the warehouse, Nair discovered that a large quantity of electronic equipment was missing. The stolen inventory included 40 iPhone 17 units, 30 iPhone 16 units, 15 Dell laptops and 11 HP laptops.
The thieves also took 36 Apple Watches, 20 iPad keyboards, iPad Pro devices, laptop bags and other accessories. The total value of the stolen goods has been estimated at approximately Rs 1 crore.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Neelam Goswami of Ahmedabad Rural said multiple teams had been formed to identify and arrest those involved in the theft.
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Investigators are examining CCTV footage to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify the suspects. According to the police, the thieves entered through the open field behind the warehouse and escaped by road after stealing the gadgets.
Goswami said the possibility of someone familiar with the warehouse being involved in the theft could not be ruled out.
The police are investigating how the suspects gained access to the facility, removed the electronic equipment and escaped. They are also examining whether the thieves had prior knowledge of the warehouse’s layout and security arrangements.
No arrests had been reported in the information provided. Investigators are continuing to analyse CCTV footage and pursue other leads in an effort to identify the suspects and recover the stolen goods.
