Woman held for stealing goods from showrooms in Thane

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A 42-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing electronic goods from showrooms in Thane city, police said on
Wednesday.

The accused, a housewife from Mulund, targeted electronic stores during rush hours, said Dr Vinay Rathod, deputy commissioner of police Zone V (Wagle Estate).

The accused had allegedly stolen a laptop worth Rs 1 lakh from a shop in the city's Ghodbunder Road area on November 3, following which an offence was registered at Kapurbawdi police station, it was stated.

During the investigation, the police examined the CCTV footage and other technical data, and zeroed in on the woman, who was arrested on Tuesday, the police officer said.

The police have recovered stolen electronic goods and appliances worth R2.65 lakh from the accused, he said, adding that a further probe is underway.

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