The Malad police have arrested a habitual housebreaker from Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, identified as Atish Dattaram Sakharkar, 36, who is accused of committing over 60 housebreaking cases across Mumbai, Mira-Bhayandar, Thane, and Navi Mumbai since 2006.

According to police sources, Sakharkar, a repeat offender, previously lived with his wife, two children, mother, and brother in Virar. He also maintained relationships with two girlfriends. Due to frequent arrests, he shifted to Silvassa and has been staying in a rented apartment (Room No 11, 2nd Floor, Gurudev Society) for the past 4 to 6 months. He would routinely travel to Mumbai to commit burglaries and flee back to Silvassa immediately after executing the crimes.

His latest arrest is connected to a burglary reported in February 2025 at a house located in Rajdeep building in Malad West. Sakharkar allegedly broke into the complainant`s residence and stole gold and silver valuables worth Rs 3.27 lakh, including bangles, earrings, mangalsutras, a chain, and a silver baby bracelet. During the investigation, local CCTV footage failed to provide a clear image due to poor lighting. The police then involved a forensic team, and fingerprints lifted from the crime scene matched police records, confirming Sakharkar’s identity.