Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor’s jewellery brand, Palmonas, faced a security breach on Tuesday morning after an unidentified man broke into its showroom in Surat. The incident took place in the city’s upscale Adajan area, where the perpetrator reportedly smashed the store’s shutter locks to gain entry. Once inside, the intruder managed to escape with several valuable items before fleeing the scene.
Local authorities have jumped into action, with teams from the Adajan police station and the Crime Branch launching a full-scale investigation. Adajan Police Inspector N.A. Chavda confirmed that an audit is currently underway to determine the exact extent of the loss. Investigators are meticulously comparing the store’s physical stock against inventory records, utilizing unique QR codes and barcodes to pinpoint exactly which pieces were stolen during the heist.
Police are currently relying on high-definition surveillance footage captured inside the showroom, which shows a single man committing the act. Investigators are now analyzing the clips to see if the suspect had any accomplices waiting nearby and are reviewing CCTV feeds from neighboring buildings to map out the thief’s escape route. Three dedicated police teams have been formed to track the perpetrator, with officials currently exploring the possibility that the break-in was a pre-planned job by someone familiar with the store’s security measures.
Palmonas, which has gained popularity for its high-end urban jewellery collections, is co-owned by Shraddha Kapoor alongside founders Dr. Amol Patwari and Pallavi Mohadikar. As the investigation continues, authorities have stated that a comprehensive update regarding the total value of the stolen goods will be provided once the reconciliation process is finalized.