During the investigation, the Crime Detection Team of the Kasturba Marg Police Station examined footage from nearly 40 to 50 CCTV cameras along the suspected escape route to zero-in on the culprit, an official said
According to police, the theft took place between 10 pm on January 25, 2026 and 5 am on January 26, 2026. Pic/Special Arrangement
Kasturba Marg Police Station in Mumbai has arrested a 19-year-old youth for allegedly stealing a Honda Activa scooter from Borivali East, an official said, adding that it is suspected that he is also linked to a mobile theft case.
According to police, the theft took place between 10 pm on January 25, 2026 and 5 am on January 26, 2026.
The complainant, Saurabh Shivamurthy Verma, had parked his scooter outside his residence when an unidentified person stole it.
A case was registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the investigation, the Crime Detection Team examined footage from nearly 40 to 50 CCTV cameras along the suspected escape route.
The accused was seen walking towards the Malwani area. With the help of local intelligence, police identified and traced the suspect.
The accused, Mohammad Umer Saleem Sheikh (19), a resident of Malwani in Malad West, was detained and brought to the police station along with the stolen scooter. The vehicle has been seized.
Linked to another theft case
Further investigation revealed that the accused was also involved in a mobile phone theft case registered at the same police station under Section 305(a) of the BNS.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of senior officers, including the Additional Commissioner of Police (North Region), the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 12), the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Dahisar Division), and Senior Police Inspector Jayaraj Ranware. The Crime Investigation Squad team, including PSI Dheeraj Waykos, took part in the operation.
Police said further investigation is underway.
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