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Delhi Man Arrested For Stealing Valuables From Hospital Visitors
- •A 25-year-old man named Aman was arrested for stealing bags and valuables from relatives of patients at a private hospital in Dwarka.
- •The accused targeted belongings left unattended outside the ICU while visiting his own maternal grandmother who was admitted there.
- •Aman wore a face mask and disguised himself to evade CCTV cameras and identification by security personnel.
- •Police recovered two stolen mobile phones, Rs 5100 in cash, medical documents, earbuds, and various identity cards from him.
- •The arrest has helped police solve three theft cases involving the accused, who has a history of prior criminal involvement.
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The 25-year-old accused, Aman, targeted bags and valuables that patients' relatives left unattended outside the intensive care unit while visiting patients. He became familiar with the hospital layout because his maternal grandmother was admitted there for treatment.
Police recovered two stolen mobile phones, Rs 5,100 in cash, a bag containing medical documents, a pair of earbuds, and several cards including Metro, CGHS, and ECHS cards. One mobile phone was found directly on him during a personal search.
The accused wore a face mask and disguised himself to conceal his identity and avoid being recognized through the hospital's CCTV surveillance cameras. However, police teams examined the area footage, identified him committing the thefts, and subsequently apprehended him.
