Did Noida Police Just Crack a Major Four-Wheeler Theft Ring?
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Key Takeaways
- Noida Police successfully dismantled a major four-wheeler theft gang.
- Recovered parts from 10 stolen cars worth Rs 50 lakh.
- Gang operated primarily at night, targeting parked vehicles.
- Advanced tools were used for breaking car locks.
- Ongoing investigations aim to trace more network members.
Noida, Nov 8 (NationPress) The Noida Police have successfully dismantled a gang involved in the theft of four-wheeler vehicles across various districts and states.
Following a tip-off, police from the Sector-113 station apprehended four notorious criminals at the Supertech Romano T-point in Sector-118, recovering components from 10 dismantled stolen cars valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh.
Additionally, two vehicles utilized in the thefts and advanced tools for breaking car locks were also confiscated.
Officials noted that the gang primarily operated at night, targeting vehicles parked along main streets, near hotels, or in public parking facilities. They would methodically scout the area and, when the moment was right, break open the driver-side lock to steal the car.
Once taken, the vehicles were transported to secluded areas where they were disassembled into parts. These components were then sold at remarkably low prices to scrap dealers, complicating the tracing of the original vehicles.
To prevent detection, the gang members refrained from using mobile phones during their operations.
Police characterized the apprehended individuals as seasoned criminals with years of experience. The proceeds from the stolen vehicles were reportedly used for personal expenses and legal fees related to their ongoing criminal cases.
The arrested suspects include: Monu alias Yashveer (30), from Bulandshahr; Jagan Yadav (40), also from Bulandshahr; Imran (40), from Gautam Buddh Nagar; and Sohanbir (32), from Aligarh.
Their education levels range from the 6th to the 12th grade.
Authorities disclosed that the main suspect, Monu, has an extensive criminal history, already facing 17 cases in Delhi, Bulandshahr, and Gautam Buddh Nagar for serious offenses, including theft, robbery, the Gangsters Act, and the Arms Act.
Investigators revealed that the gang had been operational for several years, functioning as part of a larger network involved in vehicle theft and the illegal trade of spare parts across western Uttar Pradesh and surrounding areas.
Further investigations are ongoing to track additional members of the network and recover more stolen assets.