Even though the Mumbai police have managed to curb the number of chain-snatching incidents in the city through increased patrolling and surveillance, the culprits have now started targeting the neighbouring Palghar district. According to the Palghar police, as compared to 60 such cases reported last year, 98 incidents have been reported in the Vasai division till August this year.

Vasai — the main target
A senior police officer from Mumbai said, "The bike-borne chain snatchers are mainly targeting people in the Vasai division, which includes Vasai, Nalasopara and Virar areas. They don't come to Mumbai anymore as they are scared of getting caught."