Major Haul: Noida Cops Arrest Duo with 18 Stolen Phones

Noida's Sector-142 police struck gold in their fight against electronic thefts, nabbing Mahendra and Junaid alias Bittoo with 18 mobile phones, 2 laptops, a tablet, and a stolen electric scooter. The arrests on May 15 came during heightened patrols amid surging burglary reports. Spotting two shady figures on FNG service road, officers halted them for checks. The search uncovered the stolen bounty, confirming their involvement in sneaky break-ins. The pair reconnoitered open-window homes in bustling markets and colonies, grabbing valuables and fleeing swiftly. They quickly fenced the goods cheaply to random buyers, splurging on personal indulgences. Investigations revealed the scooter's theft from Advent Gate on January 16, already under probe. A 27-year-old local from Nagli Wazidpur, Mahendra teamed with Junaid, a Bihar native renting locally, whose rap sheet includes drug, arms, liquor, and theft offenses. Further grilling aims to link them to additional heists and return items to rightful owners. Residents welcome the crackdown, hoping it signals the end of a theft spree that kept neighborhoods on edge. Sector-142 station vows intensified vigilance to safeguard electronics-loving citizens.