India, July 11 -- Six cases of two-wheeler theft have been reported from different parts of the city in the past 10 days, underscoring the persistent problem of vehicle theft despite increased surveillance. The thefts have been reported under the jurisdictions of the Parvati, Chatushrungi, Lashkar and Chandannagar police stations, with the stolen two-wheelers collectively valued at over Rs.3.3 lakh. Separate investigations have been launched and police teams are examining CCTV footage, technical evidence, and records of serial offenders to try and nab the accused.

In the first case registered at Parvati police station, Umesh Maruti Dhide, 36, reported that his Honda Activa, worth Rs.88,000, was stolen from outside a Honda two-wheeler sho...