Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Laptop Heist Busted: Mechanic and Ex-Techie Arrested
Two men, a mechanic and a former software professional, were caught in Bengaluru for stealing laptops.
One man would steal the laptops, and the other would erase all the digital information so they could be sold in the market.
The police found 48 stolen laptops and arrested both men.
They are now in jail waiting for their trial.
The police are still investigating how many laptops were stolen in total.
A mechanic and a former software professional from Tamil Nadu were arrested for a laptop theft and resale racket in Bengaluru.
The duo stole laptops, wiped their digital data, and sold them in open markets.
Bengaluru city police recovered 48 stolen laptops during their investigation.
Both suspects are currently in judicial custody at Bengaluru Central Prison.
The operation came to light through the police investigation, but the exact time frame of the thefts is not specified.
- Who
- A mechanic and a former software professional from Tamil Nadu
- What
- A laptop theft and resale racket
- When
- The exact time frame is not specified, but the operation was busted recently
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To steal and sell laptops for profit
- Suspects
- A mechanic and a former software professional from Tamil Nadu
- Crime
- Stealing, wiping, and selling laptops
- Laptops Recovered
- 48
- Location of Arrest
- Bengaluru
- Current Status
- Both suspects in judicial custody at Bengaluru Central Prison