Araria, Bihar – A meticulously planned theft rocked the town when burglars broke into a Tata showroom late at night, fleeing with two pristine Tata Nexon cars valued at around 30 lakhs combined. The crime scene at Mahadev Chowk paints a picture of professional crooks who left no stone unturned to cover their tracks.
According to police reports, the thieves began by cutting the showroom’s electricity connection from a pole, ensuring total blackout. They then forced open the heavy shutter, selected their prizes, and escaped into the darkness. In a smart move to dodge surveillance, they yanked out the DVR recording CCTV footage. Not content, they also hauled away the inverter and battery, crippling the showroom’s operations.
Reports indicate the gang eyed a third vehicle but ditched it curbside because it bore a registration plate, reducing the risk of hot pursuit.
Owner Manoj Patodia from Purnea wasted no time filing an FIR. SP Jitendra Kumar responded by assembling a dedicated SIT, which is now combing through nearby security cameras for leads. ‘This was no amateur job; we’re treating it seriously,’ the SP stated.
The incident has sent ripples of anxiety through Araria’s commercial hub. Merchants are voicing frustration over lax nighttime security, calling for visible police presence to deter future raids. One shop owner remarked, ‘Our livelihoods are at stake – we need protection now more than ever.’
With forensic teams on site and digital trails being traced, authorities are optimistic about cracking the case swiftly. This theft underscores rising concerns over organized vehicle theft rings targeting high-value assets in Bihar’s smaller towns.