An Ingram Micro warehouse located near Navapura village, close to Sanathal Circle in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, was the target of a significant heist in the early hours of October 21. Around three thieves gained entry to the facility between 1 AM and 2:30 AM, making off with electronic gadgets estimated to be worth approximately ₹1 crore.
Details of the High-Value Theft
The theft came to light when a security guard discovered the warehouse's rear doors had been forced open. Upon inspection, the guard also found several damaged packages inside the premises, prompting an immediate report to Sudhir Nair, a manager at the facility.
The stolen inventory represents a substantial loss, including:
- 40 iPhone 17 units
- 30 iPhone 16 units
- 15 Dell laptops
- 11 HP laptops
- 36 Apple Watches
- 20 iPad keyboards
- Various iPad Pro devices and laptop bags
Investigators confirmed the total value of the missing items to be around ₹1 crore.
Police Investigation Underway
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Neelam Goswami of Ahmedabad Rural confirmed that multiple teams have been assembled to trace and apprehend those responsible for the theft. CCTV footage from the scene shows the suspects covering their faces and heads with cloth during the operation.
According to initial findings, the thieves accessed the warehouse through an open field behind the premises, breaking open a rear door. They are believed to have escaped using a nearby road after securing the stolen gadgets.
Police are meticulously analyzing the CCTV footage to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify the individuals involved. DySP Goswami also indicated that the possibility of someone with prior knowledge of the warehouse's layout and security arrangements being involved in the theft cannot be ruled out. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen goods and bring the perpetrators to justice.