Daring Daylight Burglary Rocks Mohali Housing Society
A series of daring burglaries shook Kendriya Vihar-1 housing society in Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Mohali, on Saturday, with five flats being broken into within a span of four hours. Police suspect the thefts occurred between 12 noon and 4pm, when residents were either at work or out of town. The burglaries came to light in the evening, with residents discovering that their main doors had been broken and their belongings scattered.
Key Takeaways:
- Five flats were broken into within a span of four hours at Kendriya Vihar-1 housing society in Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Mohali.
- The thefts likely occurred between 12 noon and 4pm, when residents were either at work or out of town.
- Residents reported losing Rs 1,200 from a trouser pocket and a gold ring missing, suggesting a petty criminal or someone in need of quick cash.
- The thief did not touch electronic items, indicating a possible targeted approach.
- The society has nearly 560 flats, each housing three to four occupants.
- Residents expressed concern over security lapses, despite the presence of guards at the entry gates.
- Further investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage and questioning security guards, is underway.
Statistics:
- Five flats were broken into within a four-hour period.
- Residents reported losing a total of Rs 1,200.
- A gold ring was reported missing.
- The society has 560 flats, each housing three to four occupants.
- The burglaries occurred in broad daylight, between 12 noon and 4pm.
- The police investigation is ongoing.
Sources:
- Times News Network, "Daring daylight burglary rocks Mohali housing society" (no publication date)
- Vijay Singh, Vice-President of Residents' Welfare Association (RWA).