LCB Arrests Thief Involved in Sarigam Flat Burglary

The Local Crime Branch (LCB) has achieved a significant breakthrough in solving a house-breaking case in the Sarigam area of Bhilad. A suspect has been arrested for stealing valuables from a locked flat, and his interrogation has led to the confession of multiple other thefts in the region.

The Case Background

The incident occurred at Vivan Heights building, located near Lakshmi Petrol Pump in Sarigam. The victim, Laxman Pratapsinh Solke, who resides in Flat No. 303, had filed a formal complaint at the Bhilad Police Station on December 19. According to the complaint, an unidentified person broke the door stopper to enter the flat and stole a gold mangalsutra, a pendant, and 1,500 rupees in cash from the bedroom cupboard. The total value of the stolen items was reported to be 44,700 rupees.

Police Investigation and Arrest

Following the complaint, the Bhilad police reviewed CCTV footage from the building and surrounding areas. Based on a tip-off received by the LCB team, the police tracked down and arrested the suspect, identified as Jay Lalit Vaghela. The accused is a resident of the Ramnagar area in Chhiri, Vapi. He was intercepted and detained within the Bhilad jurisdiction.

Key Findings

• Suspect Identity: Jay Lalit Vaghela (Resident of Chhiri, Vapi).
• Confession: During the interrogation, the accused admitted that just two days prior to this incident, he had broken the locks of two other flats in the Solsumba area and stolen gold ornaments and cash.
• Recovery and Action: The police have initiated further legal procedures to recover the stolen jewelry and are investigating his involvement in other unsolved house-breaking cases in the Valsad district.

The successful operation by the LCB has provided relief to the residents of high-rise buildings in the Sarigam and Bhilad areas, who have been concerned about the safety of locked premises.

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