Mumbai: 28-year-old web series actor steals Tata tempo to fund sister’s wedding, held by Mumbai Police

The accused was arrested from the Santosh Nagar area in Dindoshi by the Aarey Colony police. Representational Pic

The Aarey Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the theft of a Tata Tempo reported earlier this month. The accused has been identified as Brijesh Kumar Rekovar alias Tiger (28), a web series actor residing in a rented accommodation at Unit No. 31, Ambawadi.

According to the police, the Tata Tempo was stolen on January 18. CCTV footage collected during the investigation showed the stolen vehicle moving through Goregaon and later crossing the Thane toll naka. At the time of the theft, the accused was seen wearing red-coloured clothes, which proved crucial in identifying and tracking him.

Police officials said the accused had come to Mumbai a couple of years ago in search of work and had started working as a driver about four months ago. However, due to a lack of steady employment and financial difficulties, he allegedly stole the tempo to arrange money for his sister's wedding.

During interrogation, police found that the accused had earlier worked as a side actor in Bengali web series but had been without work for several days. With his sister's marriage fixed and in urgent need of money, he allegedly committed the theft.

Further questioning revealed that after stealing the tempo, the accused drove it to Nashik and parked it outside Nashik Railway Station, hoping to sell the vehicle. However, before he could dispose of it, police traced and arrested him.

Based on technical evidence and CCTV analysis, the accused was arrested from the Santosh Nagar area in Dindoshi by the Aarey Colony police. Further investigation is underway.