A 44-year-old inter-State chain snatcher from Gujarat, who is believed to be involved in numerous crimes was arrested by the Porvorim Police at a guesthouse in Calangute.
The accused has been identified as Kishorbhai Mohanbhai Macchi, also known as Ranpariya Ajay Hasmukhbhai. He was arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain in PDA Colony, Porvorim, while impersonating a courier delivery agent.
The arrest follows a complaint filed by a local woman on July 7, 2025. She reported that an unknown individual on a scooter arrived at her residence, claiming to have a parcel for her. When she stepped outside to inquire, the man snatched her gold chain, valued at Rs 1.8 lakh, and fled.
Acting on the complaint, Porvorim Police launched an investigation, utilising CCTV footage and other technical surveillance to gather evidence. Their efforts led them to a guesthouse in Calangute, where the accused was arrested. The scooter used in the crime has been recovered.
The accused has been charged under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
Police investigations revealed that Macchi has a criminal record dating back to 2015, with previous arrests in Gujarat and Rajasthan, including a recent arrest in Kota, Rajasthan in 2023. During interrogation, he admitted to another chain snatching incident in Saligao in June 2025.
The Porvorim Police are currently following leads to recover the stolen gold chains.
The investigation and arrest were conducted by a team led by PI Rahul Parab, under the supervision of SDPO Porvorim Vishwesh Karpe, and the overall oversight of Rahul Gupta, IPS, SP North Goa. Porvorim PSI Arun Shirodkar is investigating.
The accused has been charged under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
Police investigations revealed that Macchi has a criminal record dating back to 2015, with previous arrests in Gujarat and Rajasthan, including a recent arrest in Kota, Rajasthan in 2023. During interrogation, he admitted to another chain snatching incident in Saligao in June 2025.
The Porvorim Police are currently following leads to recover the stolen gold chains.
The investigation and arrest were conducted by a team led by PI Rahul Parab, under the supervision of SDPO Porvorim Vishwesh Karpe, and the overall oversight of Rahul Gupta, IPS, SP North Goa. Porvorim PSI Arun Shirodkar is investigating.