Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Man Arrested After Attempted Malad Bank Theft, Police Say
Police in Mumbai arrested a man after someone allegedly tried to enter a bank in Malad.
The man was identified as Pradip Mane.
Police said the bank lock had been broken.
Wires linked to the bank’s server and locker room were also damaged.
CCTV cameras were reportedly removed or damaged.
Staff found some drawers open when they arrived in the morning.
The incident happened overnight between August 20 and August 21.
The report describes it as an attempted theft and does not say that money was taken.
Bangur Nagar police arrested Pradip Mane within 24 hours of an alleged attempted theft at an international bank branch in Evershine Nagar, Malad.
Police said the bank’s lock was broken and wires connected to the server and locker room were damaged.
The incident allegedly occurred between 6:20 p.m. on August 20 and 9 a.m. on August 21.
Bank staff found the lights on, the cash-room door tampered with, and CCTV cameras removed or damaged.
Police said drawers on the ground and first floors had been opened, but the report did not state that money was stolen.
- Who
- Bangur Nagar police arrested Pradip Mane, who is accused of attempting to steal from an international bank branch.
- What
- An alleged bank theft attempt involved a broken lock, damaged server and locker-room wires, and opened drawers.
- When
- Between 6:20 p.m. on August 20 and 9 a.m. on August 21; the arrest occurred within 24 hours.
- Where
- An international bank branch in Evershine Nagar, Malad, Mumbai.
- Why
- Police allege the damage was part of an attempt to enter and steal from the bank.
- Accused
- Pradip Mane
- Police station
- Bangur Nagar police
- Location
- Evershine Nagar, Malad, Mumbai
- Incident window
- 6:20 p.m. August 20 to 9 a.m. August 21
- Arrest timing
- Within 24 hours of the incident
- Reported damage
- Bank lock, CCTV equipment, and wires connected to the server and locker room
- Security arrangement
- A security guard was present during the day but not at night