Copper Bottle Theft Worth ₹2.72 Lakh in Kalewadi; Accused Arrested by Police

Copper Bottle Theft Worth:
A major theft case has been reported in Kalewadi, where copper bottles worth ₹2,72,000 were stolen from a wholesale store. The incident took place at Balaji Traders, located in the Jyotiba Garden area of Kalewadi.

Police have arrested Rahul Pandurang Ingwale (25), a resident of Patra Shed, Link Road, Parivartan Society, Pimpri, in connection with the crime. A complaint was filed by Amar Shankar Duseja (30), a resident of Vijayanagar, Kalewadi, at the Kalewadi Police Station on Saturday (Dec 6).

How the Theft Happened

According to police reports, the accused gained entry to the shop by prying open a metal sheet at the back of the building. Once inside, he stole a bulk consignment of copper material — mainly copper bottles — valued at ₹2.72 lakh.

The theft came to light after the shop owner noticed missing stock and signs of forced entry. Following investigation and technical surveillance, the Kalewadi Police traced and arrested the suspect.

Ongoing Investigation

An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway to determine:

Whether the accused acted alone

If the stolen copper material has been sold or recovered

Whether the suspect is linked to previous thefts in the area

Police officials have confirmed that efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining stolen property.