There was a shocking case in which in Bengaluru’s HBR Layout, a father and son donned burqas and intruded a computer hardware store. They stole components valued at almost ₹80 lakh, along with hundreds of RAM units, SSDs and cash. The two were later arrested and most of the stolen items were found, which was a relief for the store owners and the local community.
The burglary was at a hardware store which specialized in computer parts. The father-son pair went into the shop disguised as burqas to avoid detection. Upon the entrance, they stole 444 DDR4 RAM units, 279 SSDs and cash with a theft number higher than any serious theft of electronic components in recent times. Their disguise and planning initially helped them evade suspicion.
Bengaluru Police was put under detailed investigation after the theft was reported. CCTV surveillance and local intelligence have assisted in tracking down the suspects. The bizarre use of burqas as a disguise attracted attention and police rapidly identified the suspects. Within days, the father and son were arrested. Police recovered the majority of the theft, which included RAM units as well as SSDs ensuring that the monetary loss to the store was minimal.
The event shocked HBR Layout residents and shopkeepers. Computer hardware stores, which typically deal with high‑value consumer goods, had questions about security. Now many shopkeepers are reviewing safety measures they’ve instituted, from fortifying locks and installing alarms to installing surveillance systems. It also led to conversations about how criminals were deploying disguises to mask their identities.
This burglary underscores the increasing risk confronting electronics and hardware companies. RAM and SSDs are expensive parts, and they’re very in demand: It’s an attractive target for theft. The event also demonstrates the willingness of criminals to put on strange disguises when planning their crimes. For law enforcement, it is a reminder of the importance of quick investigation and community cooperation.
They arrested and recovered most items stolen in a father-son duo’s attempt to steal computer parts in Bengaluru at a cost of ₹80 lakh. It shocked the local community and proved the ability of Bengaluru police to crack case after complicated one. For businesses, it should be a wake-up call to improve security and be wary of creative forms of theft.
