Theft was committed during the period when CCTV cameras weren't working

These burglars appear to be rather camera-unfriendly. A cash box containing Rs 80,000 was stolen from a Subway restaurant outlet in Safdarjung Development Area market in south Delhi.


Sliced up: The Subway outlet in Safdarjung Development Area.
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Curiously enough, the incident took place within a one-hour-period when the CCTV cameras on the premises had stopped functioning. Private security guards had also been deployed at the place.

The thieves neither broke the locks nor opened the gate but disappeared with the cash box which was reportedly made of aluminium, weighing 15 kg. Satyender Kumar Tiwari the manager of the restaurant said that he had got an FIR registered in the matter.

"It is likely that some insider is involved. A glass panel was broken by the miscreants who stole the cash box. The thieves clearly knew where the cash chest was kept. On this particular day the CCTV cameras were not working due to technical problems or we would have their photos. We are questioning restaurant employees including the guard who was on duty," said a senior police officer.

The officer however failed to explain the modus operandi of the culprits.

"The thieves may have had the keys but we are puzzled as both the gates of the restaurant were closed. A mirror that is attached to the stairs going into basement was found broken. The thieves spent around half-an hour inside the restaurant," stated the police officer close to investigation.

Speaking with this reporter the manager of the restaurant said that after the incident the CCTV system was repaired immediately and locks to all doors were changed.