Bengaluru: Be alert if you are distracted by your mobile phone while walking. It's not a lie that phone snatchers on scooters come from behind and snatch phones from people's hands. Police have arrested two such mobile thieves in Rajajinagar. The entire incident of the phone being snatched from a person's hand in the middle of the road was reportedly captured on CCTV.

Mobile theft cases have increased in the city recently, and the police are said to be taking action on the matter. In one such case, two thieves have been arrested. CCTV footage reportedly showed a youth's phone being snatched from his hand while he was walking in the middle of the road. Based on this footage, the police identified and apprehended the thieves. Shattered Lands : Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia Hardcover – 19 June 2025

Details of the Incident:

The thieves reportedly monitored the movements of the public on major roads in Rajajinagar. Their strategy involved coming on a scooter and snatching phones. Their habit was to snatch phones from people's hands while they were talking on the phone or using it in public places. Several such incidents were recorded on CCTV cameras, and after reviewing the footage, the police were successful in identifying and arresting the thieves.

A Warning to the Public:

Police have advised the public to be more careful to avoid such dangers. They have urged people to be more cautious while using their mobile phones, especially in crowded or secluded places. They have also requested the public to report any theft incidents to the police immediately. The police are now getting details of the phones seized from the arrested individuals, and further investigation is underway to determine how many phones they have stolen. Also Read: Woman Sta**bbed in Broad Daylight in Bengaluru; Accused on the Run.!