Thokkottu: A thief allegedly broke into B.R. Bakery in the Olapete area of Thokkottu late at night and decamped with Rs 30,000 in cash and a mobile phone. The incident was captured on the bakery’s CCTV cameras, and Ullal police have registered a case.
The theft reportedly took place at the bakery, situated in the inner market area of Thokkottu, where the establishment has been operating for the past five years. B.R. Bakery is known locally for its range of sweets and bakery products.
According to the available details, the intruder gained entry by breaking through the rear wall of the cake storage area. He then allegedly used a sharp weapon to force open the cash drawer and steal the money kept inside.
Thief enters through rear wall
The accused reportedly breached the rear wall of the bakery’s cake storage section to enter the premises. After gaining access, he made his way towards the cash counter.
Using a sharp weapon, the thief allegedly forced open the cash drawer and took approximately Rs 30,000. A mobile phone was also reported stolen from the bakery.
The manner in which the intruder entered the premises and opened the cash drawer is expected to form part of the police investigation.
CCTV footage captures theft
The entire incident was reportedly recorded by the bakery’s CCTV cameras. The footage is expected to assist the police in identifying the person responsible for the theft.
According to the initial suspicion, the accused may have visited the bakery earlier posing as a customer to observe the surroundings and understand the layout of the premises before carrying out the burglary.
The suspect has been described as a bearded man who was not wearing a mask during the incident. Police are expected to examine the CCTV footage and other available evidence to establish his identity and trace his movements.
Ullal police register case
Following the theft, a complaint was lodged and Ullal police registered a case. Further investigation is under way to identify and apprehend the accused and recover the stolen cash and mobile phone.
The incident has drawn attention to security concerns among commercial establishments in the busy Thokkottu market area. The CCTV footage could prove significant in the investigation as police work to establish the sequence of events and determine whether the accused had conducted prior surveillance of the bakery.