Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Two Arrested Over Rs 4.2 Lakh Office Theft in Delhi
Police in Delhi arrested two men accused of stealing money from an office.
The stolen amount was Rs 4.20 lakh.
Police said the theft happened early on September 11.
The money was kept in a drawer at the office counter.
Investigators studied CCTV footage and used technical surveillance.
One suspect, Vijay, was arrested in Barath Malla on September 12.
Police said Sanjay worked at the office for 20 to 25 years and knew about the cash.
Some money and a mobile phone bought with the stolen money were recovered, while police are trying to find the rest.
Two men, Vijay alias Chhotu and Sanjay Bhatt, were arrested over the alleged theft.
Police said Rs 4.20 lakh was stolen from an office in Anand Parbat, central Delhi.
The theft allegedly occurred in the early hours of September 11 after a lock and shutter were opened.
CCTV analysis and technical surveillance led police to trace and arrest Vijay in Barath Malla on September 12.
Police said Sanjay, a longtime office worker, shared information about the cash and left the shutter lock unlocked; some cash and a phone were recovered.
- Who
- Vijay alias Chhotu and Sanjay Bhatt were arrested, according to police.
- What
- The two men were arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 4.20 lakh from an office.
- When
- The theft allegedly occurred in the early hours of September 11; Vijay was arrested on September 12, and the report was issued on September 14.
- Where
- An office in Anand Parbat, central Delhi; Vijay was traced to Barath Malla in Pauri Garhwal.
- Why
- Police alleged that Sanjay shared information about the cash with Vijay and left the shutter lock unlocked to facilitate the theft.
- Alleged stolen amount
- Rs 4.20 lakh
- Location of theft
- An office in Anand Parbat, central Delhi
- Date of theft
- Early hours of September 11
- Accused arrested
- Vijay alias Chhotu and Sanjay Bhatt
- Vijay’s arrest
- September 12 in Barath Malla, Pauri Garhwal
- Evidence and recovery
- CCTV footage and technical surveillance were used; some cash and a mobile phone were recovered
- Investigation status
- Police said efforts were continuing to recover the remaining stolen money