The Andheri police are investigating an unusual theft case, wherein a large stock of dried Bombay Duck fish worth Rs 1.5 lakh went missing from the Marol fish market. Bombay Duck fish, locally known as Bombil, is considered a delicacy with an overpowering smell that is savoured with preparations using the fresh and dried form.

Aarti Baria, 33, a fishmonger at the Marol fish market informed the police about the theft of 696 kg of dried Bombay Duck fish stock. Baria had ordered the dried fish from Gujarat and had stocked it at the Marol fish market. The theft of dried fish stock came to her notice on December 18.