Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Man Arrested for Harassing Woman Under Dog Petting Ruse
A man in Bengaluru tried to trick a woman into letting him pet her dog, then harassed her and stole her phone.
He was caught and arrested thanks to CCTV footage and the woman's complaint.
The phone was also recovered.
A man in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman under the pretext of petting her dog.
The incident occurred around 10:30 PM on November 7 in the Jnanabharati police station limits.
The accused also snatched the woman's mobile phone before fleeing the scene.
A case was registered under relevant sections of the BNS Act, and the accused was arrested later.
The stolen mobile phone was recovered, and the accused is awaiting further details.
- Who
- A man in Bengaluru, a woman walking her dog
- What
- Harassment and theft of a mobile phone
- When
- Around 10:30 PM on November 7
- Where
- Jnanabharati police station limits, Bengaluru
- Why
- The man approached the woman under the pretext of petting her dog
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Initial Interaction
Victim's Perspective
Believed the man was a dog lover and allowed him to pet her dog.
Accused's Perspective
Approached the woman with the intention to harass her.
Harassment Incident
Victim's Perspective
Felt harassed when the man touched her inappropriately.
Accused's Perspective
Denied harassing the woman, claiming it was a misunderstanding.
- Crime Date
- November 7, 2022
- Time of Incident
- Around 10:30 PM
- Location
- Jnanabharati police station limits, Bengaluru
- Accused's Action
- Harassment and theft of mobile phone
- Police Action
- Arrested the accused and recovered the stolen phone