A couple in their twenties involved in nine cases of snatching were arrested by the Delhi Police while they were trying to flee on a stolen bike after snatching a mobile phone in Kalkaji area of the national Capital.
“They accused are identified as Vikram (24) and Sonia (20) resident of Navjeevan camp in Govindpuri. On Tuesday at about 9: 30 am, the victim was going to his office while talking on his mobile phone when the couple riding on a stolen bike snatched his mobile phone. The victim raised alarm and nearby patrolling beat staff intercepted the bike of accused and apprehended them,” said Chinmoy Biswal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), south east district.
“During the interrogation, the accused Vikram disclosed that he became addicted to liquor and ganja and in order to meet his needs he started theft and snatching. He was previously arrested in 9 cases of snatching and theft. In order to earn quick money his wife also joined him in his criminal activities,” said the DCP.
“To not come under the scanner of police he used to ride bike with his wife and both used to snatch the mobile phones of the victims. Accused used to dispose the stolen bikes and snatched phones to receivers and even passersby,” said the DCP.