The Delhi Police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old toy vendor for allegedly stealing car batteries and water meters in southeast Delhi area. The accused has been identified as Salim, a resident of Tughlakabad Extension.
According to Chinmoy Biswal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South east district on Tuesday during patrolling, police received information regarding a thief.
“Acting on the information a team was formed and at around 7 pm, they apprehended a person who was carrying a plastic bag carrying some heavy articles inside it,” said the DCP.
“During search, one black vehicle battery was found inside the bag. During interrogation Salim disclosed that he used to work as a toy vendor during day time following which he used to recce various streets of Govindpuri, Kalkaji and Tughlakabad on the pretext of selling toys and balloons,” said the DCP.
“During night, he used to target cars, motorcycles and autorickshaws for stealing battery and water meters affixed outside residences. The accused used to sell these batteries and water meters to junk-dealers,” said the DCP. “Four vehicle batteries and two water meters were recovered from his possession,” he added.