Surat Safe House Gold Theft: A shocking case of alleged betrayal has emerged from Surat, where the owners of a private safe house have been accused of stealing customers’ gold jewellery worth approximately ₹2.67 crore. The incident took place at Nakshatra Safe House located on Dabholi Road in Singanpor, where jewellery belonging to six customers reportedly disappeared from their lockers.
Surat Police have arrested the safe house owner and his two sons in connection with the case, exposing what investigators believe was a well-planned theft carried out from inside the establishment.
Customer Discovers Locker Empty
The case came to light when one of the customers visited the safe house to retrieve jewellery stored in a locker. To the customer’s shock, the locker was found empty. Following the complaint, police launched an investigation and discovered that valuables belonging to several other customers were also missing.
According to investigators, a total of 206 tolas of gold jewellery, valued at around ₹2.67 crore, had allegedly been stolen from six different lockers.
Owner, Sons Accused of Masterminding Theft
Police investigations revealed that the alleged theft was not committed by outsiders but by the operators of the safe house themselves.
The accused include:
- Mahesh Diyora (Safe House Owner)
- His two sons
Officials alleged that the trio conspired with a professional locker breaker to gain access to customers’ lockers.
Duplicate Keys Allegedly Used
According to police, the accused allegedly prepared duplicate locker keys and secretly accessed customers’ lockers without their knowledge.Investigators believe the gang systematically removed gold ornaments over a period of time while maintaining normal business operations to avoid suspicion. The case has raised serious concerns about the security of privately operated safe houses.
CCTV Footage Allegedly Deleted
Police further alleged that after carrying out the theft, the accused attempted to destroy crucial evidence. Investigators claim that CCTV recordings from the premises were deliberately deleted to conceal the crime and delay the investigation. Technical experts are now attempting to recover deleted surveillance footage as part of the ongoing probe.
Three Accused Arrested
Surat Police have arrested all three family members connected to the operation.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine:
- Whether additional customers were affected
- The role of the alleged locker breaker
- Where the stolen jewellery has been sold or hidden
- Whether similar offences were committed in the past
Further recoveries are expected during the investigation.
Customers Concerned Over Private Locker Safety
The incident has sparked concern among people who store valuables in private locker facilities instead of bank lockers.
Police have advised citizens to:
- Verify the credibility of private safe house operators.
- Keep proper records of valuables stored.
- Visit lockers periodically to ensure belongings remain secure.
- Immediately report any suspicious activity.
Investigation Continues of Surat Safe House Gold Theft
Officials are examining financial transactions, digital records, and recovered evidence to trace the missing jewellery. Police are also investigating whether anyone else assisted the accused in executing the theft or disposing of the stolen ornaments.
Conclusion
The alleged theft of 206 tolas of gold worth ₹2.67 crore from Nakshatra Safe House in Surat has become one of the city’s most significant property crime cases in recent months. With the owner and his two sons now in police custody, investigators are working to recover the stolen jewellery and uncover the full extent of the organised operation.
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