Thieves Smash Car Windows and Steal Laptops and Valuables in Broad Daylight
Thieves Smash car Windows and Steal Laptops and Valuables in Broad Daylight
In Bengaluru’s Indiranagar on august 22, thieves used a specialized tool to break into cars parked along a busy street, making off with laptops and other valuables in broad daylight. As one thief distracted the security guard, the other shattered car windows with the tool and quickly seized their loot. Surya, one of the victims, shared the incident on social media, urging residents to be vigilant and calling for a prompt police response.
Surya reported, “On august 22, around 7:30 pm, four cars were targeted on the busy Indiranagar Main 100 ft road near Global Desi store and Westside. The thieves broke the windows of all four cars and stole three bags containing laptops and other valuables. I was one of the victims.” He added, “CCTV footage captures everything: one thief uses a special device to quietly break the windows, while the other distracts the security guard. They then grab the bags and flee – all in plain view on a crowded street!” Surya’s post, which includes CCTV footage, highlights that similar incidents have occurred in this area before and urges the Bengaluru police to take action to prevent future thefts.
He concluded with a warning: “Everyone, be alert! Avoid leaving valuables visible in your car. Please share this to increase awareness and stay safe, Bengaluru!”
The post, shared on august 28, has garnered over seven lakh views, with reactions from many users in the comments section.
Here’s how people responded to this daylight theft:
“Bengaluru seems to be getting more dangerous with each passing day,” one person wrote.
“It’s unfortunate, but you should never leave valuable items in your car. This is a basic rule, taught even in primary school,” said another.
“What is Bengaluru turning into?” questioned a third person
In Bengaluru’s Indiranagar on august 22, thieves used a specialized tool to break into cars parked along a busy street, making off with laptops and other valuables in broad daylight. As one thief distracted the security guard, the other shattered car windows with the tool and quickly seized their loot. Surya, one of the victims, shared the incident on social media, urging residents to be vigilant and calling for a prompt police response.
Surya reported, “On august 22, around 7:30 pm, four cars were targeted on the busy Indiranagar Main 100 ft road near Global Desi store and Westside. The thieves broke the windows of all four cars and stole three bags containing laptops and other valuables. I was one of the victims.” He added, “CCTV footage captures everything: one thief uses a special device to quietly break the windows, while the other distracts the security guard. They then grab the bags and flee – all in plain view on a crowded street!” Surya’s post, which includes CCTV footage, highlights that similar incidents have occurred in this area before and urges the Bengaluru police to take action to prevent future thefts.
He concluded with a warning: “Everyone, be alert! Avoid leaving valuables visible in your car. Please share this to increase awareness and stay safe, Bengaluru!”
The post, shared on august 28, has garnered over seven lakh views, with reactions from many users in the comments section.
Here’s how people responded to this daylight theft:
“Bengaluru seems to be getting more dangerous with each passing day,” one person wrote.
“It’s unfortunate, but you should never leave valuable items in your car. This is a basic rule, taught even in primary school,” said another.
“What is Bengaluru turning into?” questioned a third person