A sophisticated mobile theft network spanning states met its match with South-West Delhi police’s decisive action. Arresting adult ringleader Abhishek Kumar (27) alias Shubham and a 15-year-old associate, officers recovered 46 devices, including 13 iPhones, restoring them post-verification.
The case ignited from a Sarojini Nagar market e-FIR on December 27. Meticulous CCTV review flagged two lurkers. A solid tip on December 28 prompted SI Anoop Kumar and HC Rajendra’s capture of the juvenile at Gate 2.
Interrogation broke the minor, who confessed market snatchings and deliveries to Shubham. SHO Atul Tyagi’s team, with ACP oversight, raided Ghazipur digs, collaring Shubham amid 34 phones and 23 covers seized.
Tech prowess shone: IMEI traces and CEIR unlocked 12 extra phones. Legal checks complete, owners collected at the station.
Cold-season crowds suited their ploy—polythene-concealed hands dipping into pockets, loot rushed to Shubham for middleman export to neighboring countries.
Cracking 10 e-FIRs from Palam Village to Swaroop Nagar, plus 37 lost reports, the op highlighted police innovation.
Delhi Police affirmed this as peak investigative excellence and citizen focus, with firm resolve for future safeguards.