Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: Fatorda Police have arrested a man in connection with the theft of copper strips worth approximately ₹1.5 lakh from the premises of Goa Gutter Gold Retail Ventures Pvt. Ltd. at Borda, Margao.
According to the complaint filed by Binayak P.P. of Colva, the theft took place around 5.30 am on August 28, 2026. The accused, identified as Faizald Khan alias Baba, a resident of Maina, Curtorim, allegedly broke open the lock of the store room and entered the premises.
The accused allegedly stole around 115 kg of copper strips, valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakh.
During the investigation, police arrested Faizald Khan alias Baba. Following his arrest, he allegedly disclosed the location where the stolen property had been kept.
Acting on the information, police recovered approximately 40 kg of copper strips valued at around ₹50,000.
Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Sanil Dessai of Fatorda Police Station.
