‘Sir, We Came To Steal’: Thieves Call Police For Rescue After Locals Trap Them Inside Gujarat Jewellery Shop

On Wednesday night, two alleged thieves attempted to burglarize a jewellery shop in Valsad district, Gujarat, only to be thwarted by locals. The two men, identified as Dinesh Sonkar and Vipin Pathak, made their way into the shop by picking the lock. Upon entering, they found the shutter had been pulled down by residents, leaving them trapped inside the shop.

Terrified and unable to escape, the accused men called the police helpline 112 for help. One of the thieves informed the emergency operator they had entered the shop intending to commit theft but were now trapped due to the locals' actions. Frightened by the sudden attention from the villagers, the thieves were compelled to seek police assistance.

The incident occurred at BJ Jewellers in Sanjan village, located in Umargam subdivision, approximately 25 kilometers from Vapi. The outskirts of the area are known to be a popular target for criminals due to the ease of crossing state and territorial borders in the region. Local residents, suspicious of the duo's actions, lowered the shutter, trapping the men inside.

As more people gathered, the accused reportedly locked themselves in the shop. When the police arrived, they were met with some local residents attempting to force open the shutter using sticks. Upon arrival, the thieves were quickly rescued by the officers and subsequently arrested.

Upon interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to the theft and were found to have stolen jewelry and burglary tools from the premises. Deputy Superintendent of Police B Dave stated that the police would seek the custody of the duo and investigate whether they had been involved in any other criminal activities.