Clever Thief Arrested for Stealing Vehicles Near Metro Stations, 5 Stolen Motorcycles Recovered

New Delhi: A team from the Sector-23 Police Station in Dwarka district has arrested an alleged motorcycle thief who was reportedly involved in stealing motorcycles from areas around metro stations. Police recovered five stolen motorcycles from his possession and at his instance. The arrested accused has been identified as 23-year-old Dheeraj, son of Budhraj, a resident of Bijwasan, Delhi.

Dwarka District DCP Kushal Pal Singh said the case began on August 27, 2026, when a motorcycle was stolen from in front of Sector-25 Dwarka Metro Station. Based on the complaint, an e-FIR was registered at Sector-23 Dwarka Police Station and an investigation was launched. Taking the matter seriously, police began examining CCTV footage from the area to trace the suspect.

Footage From 50–60 Cameras Helped Trace the Suspect

During the investigation, the police team closely analysed footage from around 50 to 60 CCTV cameras covering the suspected route from Sector-25 Metro Station through Bijwasan, Kapashera and Bharathal. Technical surveillance and local intelligence networks were also activated.

During the investigation, police received information that a young man allegedly involved in stealing motorcycles around metro stations was in possession of several stolen bikes and was looking for buyers to sell them. Acting on the information, the police team laid a trap in Bharathal village and arrested the accused, Dheeraj.

Five Stolen Motorcycles Recovered

According to police, during questioning, the accused allegedly admitted to stealing several motorcycles from areas around metro stations. Based on his disclosure, the police team reached a flower cultivation field behind Sector-25 Metro Station, where four stolen motorcycles had allegedly been hidden.

Subsequently, another stolen motorcycle was recovered from vacant DDA land in Dhulsiras at the instance of the accused. In total, police recovered five stolen motorcycles.

Drug Habit Cited as Reason for Theft

According to police, during questioning, the accused said that he started stealing motorcycles due to his habit of consuming drugs. He allegedly stole motorcycles from areas around metro stations and was looking for buyers to sell the stolen vehicles when police caught him.

The police action also led to the detection of five e-FIRs registered at Sector-23 Dwarka Police Station. These include cases dated August 27, 2026, and July 29, 2026, along with three cases registered in 2025.

The entire operation was carried out under the leadership of Inspector Bijender Chillar, SHO, Sector-23 Dwarka Police Station. The police team included ASI Mangtu Ram, Head Constables Mukesh, Sher Singh and Vicky, and Constable Rajesh. The operation was conducted under the supervision of ACP Dwarka Sub-Division Kishore Kumar.