An audacious thief stole an iPhone 15 from a house and then asked the victim’s sister for the password.
Dehradun. A surprising case of iPhone theft has come to light in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. After breaking into a house in the Clemsontown police station area and stealing an iPhone 15, the suspect sent a message to the victim’s sister and asked for the phone’s password. The incident is said to have taken place on September 12. The victim’s family has raised questions on the functioning of the police as the accused was not arrested despite the theft incident being captured on CCTV cameras. The family alleges that even after the complaint, the police did not take effective action. Now the video related to the incident is going viral on social media. Police officials say that the surveillance team is investigating the matter and the search for the suspect is going on.
Stolen iPhone 15 by breaking into the house
According to the information, the incident took place in Sunshine Enclave located in Clemsontown area of Dehradun. iPhone 15 was stolen from a flat here on September 12. Victim Saksham Negi had complained about the matter to the police. It has been told that information about theft of mobile phone came to light at around 8.45 in the morning.
After the incident, the footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby was scrutinized. In the footage, two suspicious youths were seen coming towards the room and entering inside. After this the family provided photographs and other information of the suspects to the police.
The victim’s family says that despite photographs of the thieves being revealed, they could not be identified and the stolen mobile phone could also not be recovered.
Sister got message after 23 days
The most shocking thing in this case came to light when about 23 days after the theft, the suspect contacted the victim’s sister Kaushiki.
The family alleges that the person who stole the phone started asking for the password of the iPhone through social media and messages. The alleged suspect asked to provide the password to unlock the phone.
According to Kaushiki, the suspect had reached him through the contact number available in the stolen phone. After this he sent a message asking for the password.
Kaushiki also preserved the screenshots of these messages and provided them to the police. However, whether the person sending the message was actually involved in the theft or not has not been officially confirmed yet.
Allegation of no action being taken even after providing CCTV footage
The victim’s family alleges that after giving information about the incident, many important evidences were made available to the police. These include CCTV footage, photographs of the suspect, possible locations and screenshots of messages asking for passwords.
Despite this, the family is angry as the mobile phone was not recovered for a long time. The victim’s side says that when the suspect himself is contacting then why are the police not able to identify him.
The family has demanded the police to take immediate action in the matter and recover the stolen mobile.
Questions raised by releasing video on social media
The victim’s sister Kaushiki Dhyani has shared information about the entire case by releasing a video on social media. Through his Instagram account, he raised questions regarding the theft incident and police action.
In the video, he told that incidents of theft of mobiles and other items have come to light in the area. Despite this, there is a delay in reaching the accused.
Kaushiki claimed that CCTV footage related to the theft incident and photographs of the suspects were available with the police. Apart from this, messages asking for password have also been made available.
He says that the accused should be traced on the basis of this evidence. The discussion about the matter has increased after the video surfaced on social media.
Complaint of theft of other mobiles and laptops also
Kaushiki also claimed in his video that there have been other incidents of theft in Clemsontown and surrounding areas.
According to him, not only an iPhone was stolen on September 12, but mobile phones of Saksham Negi and others were also stolen.
Apart from this, complaints of theft of laptop and other valuables from some people have also come to light. Kaushiki claims that on September 16, another incident of theft had taken place in the same area.
He also mentioned the incidents surrounding DIT and Graphic Era University. However, the involvement of the same person or gang in all these incidents has not been officially confirmed.
Allegation of not filing case also
The victim’s family has accused the police of not registering a case despite the complaint. The family says that after the incident, information was given to the police station, but the expected action was not taken.
However, police officials have informed that they have taken cognizance of the complaint and technical investigation is ongoing. There is no clear official statement available regarding the current status of the case being filed.
In such a situation, it is important to understand the family’s allegations and the police action separately.
Surveillance team is investigating the matter
Regarding the matter, CO Sadar Ankit Kandari said that cognizance has been taken of the victim’s complaint. The surveillance team is investigating the matter.
The police is trying to reach the suspect on the basis of the location of the stolen mobile and available technical evidence.
According to the police, raids are also being conducted at possible locations. The help of CCTV footage and other information is being taken in the investigation.
Officials said efforts are underway to identify the suspect and recover the stolen phone.
Question on security of personal information by asking for password
The incident of asking for the password of a stolen iPhone has also raised concerns about the security of personal information present in the mobile.