The Malad police have used artificial intelligence (AI) to crack a case involving a thief who stole gold, silver and diamond jewellery worth R36 lakh from a high-rise tower in Malad West.

Using AI tools, the police enhanced blurred CCTV footage and identified the accused, Santosh Chaudhary (23). He was arrested within 12 hours of the incident, and 100 per cent of the stolen valuables were recovered.