Hyderabad, July 1, 2025 – In a daring heist straight out of a crime thriller, a thief broke into a Big C mobile showroom in Hyderabad’s bustling Dilsukhnagar area by drilling a hole through the shop’s wall. The audacious burglary, which took place late on Sunday night, June 29, 2025, resulted in the theft of mobile phones worth approximately Rs 5 lakh. The entire incident was captured on the showroom’s CCTV cameras, and the footage has since gone viral on social media, leaving netizens stunned.

A Meticulous Break-In Caught on Camera

The unidentified thief, armed with just a hammer and an iron rod, executed the robbery with surprising precision. According to police reports, the suspect targeted the Big C mobile showroom located on the busy Dilsukhnagar-Koti main road, under the jurisdiction of the Malakpet Police Station. To gain entry, the thief sat on the staircase adjacent to the showroom and carefully chipped away at the wall, creating a hole large enough to slip through.

In a clever attempt to muffle the noise of the drilling, the intruder reportedly used a cloth pad to dampen the sound, ensuring the break-in went unnoticed by nearby residents or security personnel. Once inside, the thief moved swiftly, collecting high-value mobile phones from the display racks and escaping within minutes, all without triggering any alarms. The CCTV footage shows the suspect, with his face covered by a cloth, meticulously selecting phones before fleeing through the same hole.

Police Investigation Underway

The burglary came to light on Monday morning, June 30, 2025, when the showroom staff arrived and discovered the scattered empty phone boxes and the breached wall. The store manager promptly informed the Malakpet police, who registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for theft and house-breaking.

Malakpet ACP K Subba Rami Reddy confirmed that the suspect acted alone and used rudimentary tools—a hammer and a crowbar—to execute the heist. “The showroom is located on the ground floor of a two-storey commercial complex with no security guard on duty,” Reddy stated. “The suspect took advantage of the staircase access and dug a hole into the wall.”

The police have secured the CCTV footage and are analyzing it to identify the suspect. Special teams have been formed to review additional surveillance cameras in the vicinity to trace the thief’s movements before and after the crime. While the footage provides clear visuals of the burglary, the suspect’s covered face has made identification challenging. The police are also examining fingerprints and other forensic evidence left at the scene.

A Viral Sensation and Public Reaction

The CCTV footage of the heist has taken social media by storm, with users on platforms like X sharing clips and expressing shock at the thief’s ingenuity. Posts on X describe the incident as “filmy style,” with many marveling at the thief’s use of a cloth pad to silence the drilling noise. “This is next-level planning! Straight out of a Bollywood movie,” one user commented.

The incident has sparked discussions about security lapses at commercial establishments in Hyderabad, with many questioning the absence of a security guard at a high-value mobile showroom. Others have praised the thief’s audacity, with one X post humorously noting, “This guy deserves an award for creativity, but maybe not the kind he’d want!”

Rising Incidents of Showroom Thefts

This is not the first time a mobile showroom in Hyderabad has been targeted by burglars. In 2022, thieves stole 432 mobile phones worth Rs 70 lakh from a Bajaj Electronics showroom at ECIL crossroads, and in 2020, a Touch Mobiles shop in Uppal lost phones worth Rs 2 lakh in a similar break-in. These incidents highlight the need for enhanced security measures, such as alarm systems, reinforced walls, and round-the-clock security personnel, to protect valuable inventory.

What’s Next?

As the Malakpet police intensify their investigation, the focus is on identifying the suspect and recovering the stolen phones. The authorities are urging local businesses to strengthen their security protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the viral CCTV footage continues to captivate audiences, serving as a stark reminder of the lengths to which criminals will go to execute their plans.

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Published by: Masala Mirror
Date: July 1, 2025