Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Bike Aggregator Rider Arrested for Stealing iPhone 15 in Delhi
A delivery person named Gurpreet Singh was supposed to deliver a new iPhone 15.
But on October 17, he took the phone instead of delivering it and turned off his own phone so he couldn't be found.
The police searched for him and finally caught him on November 8.
When they asked him why he did it, Gurpreet said he needed money to support his drug habit.
The police also discovered that Gurpreet has been in trouble with the law many times before for stealing and robbery.
They are still investigating to see if he stole other items or if anyone helped him.
A bike aggregator rider, Gurpreet Singh, has been arrested for allegedly stealing an iPhone 15.
The theft occurred on October 17 when the rider was supposed to deliver the phone in Delhi's Patel Nagar.
The accused allegedly went missing with the parcel and switched off his mobile phone.
Singh was apprehended on November 8 and confessed to the theft to fund his drug addiction.
The rider has a prior criminal history involving at least 10 cases of theft, robbery, and Arms Act violations.
- Who
- Gurpreet Singh, a 29-year-old bike aggregator rider
- What
- Allegedly stole an iPhone 15 meant for delivery, switched off his phone, and was later arrested.
- When
- The theft occurred on October 17, and the rider was arrested on November 8.
- Where
- Delhi, with the intended delivery in Patel Nagar.
- Why
- To fund his drug addiction.
Details from Police Report
Accused's Statement
Motive for Theft
Details from Police Report
Police state the theft was to fund drug addiction.
Accused's Statement
Gurpreet Singh confessed that he stole the parcel to fund his drug addiction.
Criminal History
Details from Police Report
Police report indicates a history of at least 10 cases related to theft, robbery, and Arms Act violations.
Accused's Statement
Gurpreet Singh has a history of involvement in multiple theft and robbery cases.
- Accused Name
- Gurpreet Singh
- Accused Age
- 29
- Date of Theft
- October 17
- Date of Arrest
- November 8
- Stolen Item
- iPhone 15
- Delivery Location
- Patel Nagar, Delhi
- Area of Residence
- Nangli Dairy, Delhi
- Prior Criminal Cases
- At least 10 (theft, robbery, Arms Act)
