Flipkart Delivery Agent Arrested for Stealing 13 Phones, Smartwatch, Perfumes Worth ₹4.6 Lakh in Gujarat

Gujarat: Flipkart Delivery Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Parcels Worth ₹4.6 Lakh

A 26-year-old delivery agent working for Flipkart has been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly stealing customer parcels containing 13 mobile phones and several other valuable items worth ₹4.60 lakh. The Bhavnagar Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested the accused after receiving information that he was attempting to sell electronic goods without bills or ownership documents, police said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Rutvik Makwana, alias Koli, was arrested on October 23 near the embankment of Gangajaliya Lake on Motibaug Road in Bhavnagar. Acting on a tip-off, an LCB team reached the location and found him in possession of the goods.

When questioned, Makwana allegedly failed to provide purchase receipts or documents establishing ownership of the items. Unable to offer a satisfactory explanation, he was taken into custody, and the suspected stolen goods were seized.

During interrogation, Makwana allegedly admitted to working as a Flipkart delivery agent in Surat and stealing the parcels around 15 days before his arrest.

According to police, he would collect delivery bags containing mobile phones and other expensive products intended for customers but allegedly misappropriate the shipments instead of delivering them or returning them to the company. He then allegedly fled with the goods.

Makwana, who works as a labourer, resides in the Raj Mandir Paan Wala lane near Hussaini Chowk in Akhlol Jakatnaka, Bhavnagar. He was handed over to Gangajaliya police station for further legal proceedings, while the investigation continues.

13 MOBILE PHONES, SMARTWATCH AND OTHER GOODS RECOVERED
Police estimated the total value of the recovered property at ₹4,60,512. The seized items included 13 mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, a smartwatch, wristwatches, perfumes, personal care products, clothing and various electronic accessories.

The mobile phones recovered included a Google Pixel 10 A valued at ₹47,000, a Samsung Galaxy S25 FE worth ₹53,000 and two Samsung Galaxy A36 5G handsets valued at ₹35,000 each.

The list also included two Lava Virat Curve 5G phones worth ₹20,000 each, an AI Nova Pro 5G valued at ₹17,000, a Poco C85X 5G worth ₹14,000, an HMD Vibe 5G valued at ₹10,000 and a Motorola G37 Power worth ₹15,000.

Additionally, police recovered a Vivo T5 Pro 5G valued at ₹45,000 and two Vivo V70 FE phones worth ₹49,000 each, according to officials.

Other electronic products included Bluetooth devices labelled GoBoult Mustang Torq, Mivi, OnePlus Nord 4 Pro and Vivo Buds. A Fire-Boltt smartwatch and wristwatches bearing the Titan, Spinner, Letigo and Fenton brands were also among the seized goods.

PERFUMES, CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS ALSO SEIZED
The recovered items extended beyond mobile phones and electronic gadgets. Police also seized several perfumes and personal care products, including Oscar Big Shot Jazz Club, Oscar Forever Aqua Luxury and Beardo Don fragrances.

The list included three Denver Sporting Club body sprays, Dote Key face wash, Colgate Max Fresh toothpaste, an Oud of Dubai perfume combo, Pilgrim moisturiser, eight Boroplus soaps, Ocean face wash and Power Coating car polish gel.

Other items recovered included two white wall chargers with cables, a black belt, a night lamp, an iPhone 17 Pro Max back cover, a silver-coloured bracelet, five pairs of jeans, four T-shirts, coffee-coloured night trousers and a Louis Philippe shirt.

Police also seized a URBR power bank and Apple AirPods in a white case, valued at ₹22,000.

CASE REGISTERED IN SURAT, FURTHER INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
The case was registered at Saroli police station in Surat city under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police said.

The investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the alleged theft and examine the recovery of the parcels. Authorities are also proceeding with the legal formalities following Makwana’s arrest.

The recovery of goods worth more than ₹4.6 lakh, including premium smartphones and electronic accessories, has brought the alleged diversion of customer shipments into focus. Further details are expected as investigators continue examining the case.