Monkeys have created havoc at two posh high-rises in Chembur, striking terror into the hearts of the residents, who have now locked their doors and windows, with some even refusing to step out of their homes. While the group of young monkeys have no problem scaling the 15 and 14-storeyed buildings, the height is a major impediment for the fire brigade that tried, and failed, to capture the simians.

A group of monkeys have been stealing food from the kitchen, snatching clothes, breaking air conditioning units, and causing other damage. Since they are tiny, they can easily enter the apartments from the window grills.