Snatchers on the prowl, strike thrice

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 28

Three snatching incidents were reported from the city yesterday. The miscreants made off with two mobile phones and a gold chain.

In his complaint to the police, Satwinder Singh, a resident of Dhakoli, Zirakpur, reported that he had gone to the motor market in Sector 45 to purchase tyres for his car. The complainant was standing near his car when the mechanic was replacing the tyres.

In the meantime, a miscreant came from behind and snatched his gold chain. The snatcher ran towards a motorcycle parked near the spot, where his accomplice was waiting. Both suspects then escaped from the spot. The police were informed about the incident. Cops scrutinised the footage of CCTV cameras installed in the area. A case in this connection has been registered at the Sector 34 police station.

In another incident, Kiran (23), a resident of New Indira Colony, reported that while she was on her way to work, a pedestrian came from behind and snatched her mobile phone and Rs500. The incident took place near a government school in Mani Majra.

A case has been registered at the Mani Majra police station. The police have initiated an investigation into it.

Yet another incident of snatching was reported from the Industrial Area. In his complaint to the police, Ajay Kumar, a resident of Hallo Majra village, stated that an Activa-borne miscreant snatched his mobile phone at the Industrial Area, Phase II. A case regarding the incident has been registered at the Sector 31 police station.

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