Delhi: Days after US national’s wallet stolen while shopping, 3 held

As police analysed the CCTV footage from the crime scene, the three accused were spotted boarding an autorickshaw after allegedly committing the theft. The owner of the vehicle was traced, and surveillance revealed the suspects had traveled from Mayur Vihar to South Delhi to carry out the theft, said police.

“The team worked on all the available aspects of the case. Beat patrolling staff and picket staff were also informed about them and briefed to keep a close watch over any suspicious activity in their respective area. The three women were soon identified and through surveillance and technical analysis of the location of the women was zeroed down. A raid was then conducted and the three women were arrested from Chattarpur 100 Foota Road Phool Mandi,” said DCP South Ankit Chauhan.

During questioning, the women allegedly admitted to the theft and revealed they were part of the Kadiya gang.

Among those arrested were two proclaimed offenders. The third woman was previously involved in theft cases, said police. The accused have been found to be linked to crimes across Delhi in areas like Shalimar Bagh, Kalkaji, Mukherjee Nagar, and Tilak Nagar. Police recovered the US woman’s wallet and a copy of her visa during the operation.

The women have been booked under BNS sections 303(2) (theft), 317 (2) (receiving or dealing in stolen property), and 3 (5) (common intent).