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Chain snatchers held at Borivli while fleeing from Mumbai
Updated On: 06 May, 2026 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Dinesh Vaktania
Santacruz police arrested two garment traders for snatching a woman’s gold chain and attempting to flee to Bhuj. The duo was tracked through CCTV footage and caught at Borivli railway station

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The Santacruz police have arrested two garment traders for allegedly snatching a gold chain from a woman in Santacruz West and attempting to flee the city by train. The accused were caught at Borivli railway station while boarding the Kutch Express to Bhuj. Police said the duo had suffered heavy business losses and committed the crime for the first time.
The incident
Date: April 14 (night)
Location: Near Bagwe Garden, Santacruz West
Almeida was walking along the road when the two accused allegedly approached her from behind, pushed her, and forcibly snatched her 7-gram gold chain before fleeing on a motorcycle.
She later approached the Santacruz police station and registered an FIR.
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