Three Arrested for Snatching Woman's Mobile Phone in Delhi's Rani Bagh, Stolen Scooter Recovered

New Delhi: Outer District Police have arrested three young men for allegedly snatching a woman's mobile phone while she was travelling to her office in an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Rani Bagh area. Police have recovered the stolen phone along with a scooter allegedly used in the crime, solving two cases involving mobile snatching and vehicle theft.

According to DCP Vikram Singh, the incident took place on November 10, when the woman was travelling to work in an e-rickshaw. Near the Union Bank ATM Road, three men riding a scooter allegedly snatched her mobile phone and escaped towards Britannia Chowk.

Following her complaint at Rani Bagh Police Station, an FIR was registered and an investigation was launched.

How Did Police Track Down the Suspects?

A joint team comprising personnel from the Anti-Snatching and Burglary Cell and Rani Bagh Police Station was formed to investigate the case.

Investigators examined CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas. Technical surveillance and information received from informers subsequently helped the team identify and apprehend the three suspects during a raid.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Vivek alias Mota (19), Vishal alias Nandu (23) and Karan (19).

Stolen Scooter Linked to Another Case

During questioning, the accused allegedly admitted their involvement in the mobile snatching incident. Acting on their information, police recovered the woman's mobile phone and the scooter used in the alleged crime.

Further investigation revealed that the scooter was also wanted in connection with an e-FIR registered at Shalimar Bagh Police Station concerning a vehicle theft.

DCP Vikram Singh said that Vishal had previously been involved in six criminal cases. Further investigation is underway to establish whether the accused were involved in other incidents.