A mysterious individual was captured on CCTV stealing a mobile phone from a private hostel room in broad daylight in Coimbatore's Peelamedu area, raising concerns about security in the city.
Coimbatore: A daring daylight theft has been reported at a private hostel in Coimbatore, where an unidentified person was caught on CCTV stealing a mobile phone from a resident's room.
The incident occurred at Lovely Nestmen's, a private hostel located in the Peelamedu area of Coimbatore. Praveen Kumar (22), a resident from Tirunelveli district, was staying at the hostel while attending coaching classes at a nearby TNPSC training center.
On the day of the incident, Praveen Kumar was taking a nap in his hostel room during the afternoon. Upon waking up, he discovered that his mobile phone was missing. A review of the CCTV footage revealed a startling scene: an unknown person was seen stealthily entering the room, snatching the mobile phone, and making a quick exit.
Armed with the CCTV evidence, Praveen Kumar filed a complaint at the Peelamedu Police Station. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the thief based on the surveillance footage.
This incident has sparked concern among residents, as it follows a series of nighttime burglaries that have been plaguing Coimbatore city. The brazen act of theft occurring in broad daylight at a private hostel has heightened fears about security in residential areas and hostels.
Authorities are urging hostel management and residents to enhance security measures and remain vigilant. The police have intensified patrols in the area and are working to track down the suspect captured in the CCTV footage.
The incident occurred at Lovely Nestmen's, a private hostel located in the Peelamedu area of Coimbatore. Praveen Kumar (22), a resident from Tirunelveli district, was staying at the hostel while attending coaching classes at a nearby TNPSC training center.
On the day of the incident, Praveen Kumar was taking a nap in his hostel room during the afternoon. Upon waking up, he discovered that his mobile phone was missing. A review of the CCTV footage revealed a startling scene: an unknown person was seen stealthily entering the room, snatching the mobile phone, and making a quick exit.
Armed with the CCTV evidence, Praveen Kumar filed a complaint at the Peelamedu Police Station. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the thief based on the surveillance footage.
This incident has sparked concern among residents, as it follows a series of nighttime burglaries that have been plaguing Coimbatore city. The brazen act of theft occurring in broad daylight at a private hostel has heightened fears about security in residential areas and hostels.
Authorities are urging hostel management and residents to enhance security measures and remain vigilant. The police have intensified patrols in the area and are working to track down the suspect captured in the CCTV footage.