A master thief preying on Delhi streets met his match when Kotwali Police dismantled his operation in record 72 hours following a US citizen’s phone snatch. Jing Teng, 37, fell victim late January 15, 2026, near Chandni Chowk’s Omaxe Mall, losing his device to a quick scooter escapee.
The foreign victim’s report triggered a robust response: FIR at Kotwali, special team under Inspector Gyan Prakash, SHO Sumit Kumar’s watch, and ACP Shankar Banerjee’s direction. The five-member unit—Head Constables Bhudev, Narendra; Constables Vipul, Puran, Amit—dissected 50+ CCTV footages, revealing the perpetrator’s bold moves.
Tousif alias Toshif, Shahganj Gali Sakko Wali dweller and Kamla Market history-sheeter, was unmasked via local sources. Jailed until October 2025, the school dropout ex-meat seller spiraled into drug-fueled crime with 10+ incidents over 15 years. Netted January 19 AM in GB Road mid-plot, he confessed the Omaxe heist on dad’s Honda Activa and a January 12 Old Delhi Railway Station caper. Trove included Apple iPhone 14 Pro, scooter, outfit, shoes. This bust closes two cases, signaling vigilant policing amid rising street crimes.