In a bold daylight robbery, a man posing as a customer entered the Aryavart Bank branch in Gaipura market, Vindhyachal police station area of Mirzapur, and stole a mobile phone within seconds. The thief’s swift action was caught on the bank’s CCTV cameras.
Thief stole Bank Manager's mobile from branch in Mirzapur pic.twitter.com/h6hOk4YJXO
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Incident Overview
Upon entering the bank, the thief approached a counter where a female was conducting her banking transactions. He moved to the right side of the counter, then to the left, and discreetly took out his mobile phone. After pocketing his phone, he extended his hand, grabbed the girl’s phone from the counter, pocketed it, and walked away.
Immediate Response
The bank staff promptly reported the theft to the Gaipura police post. As soon as the information was received, the police began searching for the thief.
Security Concerns
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of thefts even within secured environments like banks. Despite the security measures in place, the thief managed to steal the phone without causing any commotion. It was only when the bank’s second manager started searching for the phone that the theft was discovered.
Investigation
The CCTV footage provided clear evidence of the theft. The police are treating this broad daylight theft seriously and are intensively searching for the culprit. This incident has sparked widespread discussion in the community about the security of local banks and the audacity of thieves operating in the area.
