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Mobile snatchers target woman in Greater Noida, steal new iPhone
A young woman riding in an auto-rickshaw in Greater Noida West became the target of bike-borne thieves who snatched her newly purchased iPhone 18 Pro after a brief conversation. Police have launched a search for the suspects.
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Thieves on a motorcycle approached a woman sitting in an auto-rickshaw in Greater Noida West and asked if she was carrying a new iPhone model. When she confirmed she had one, the suspects quickly snatched the device and fled the scene.
The stolen phone, purchased just three days before the incident, was an iPhone 18 Pro. The woman's casual response to the thieves' question appears to have made her an easy target, with the robbery taking place in broad daylight.
Local police have registered a case and begun investigating the incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and have launched a search for the bike-borne suspects. The incident highlights growing concerns about mobile phone theft in the region, with thieves increasingly targeting commuters using public transport.
Greater Noida West, a densely populated area on Delhi's periphery, has witnessed a spike in street crimes in recent months. Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid openly displaying expensive electronic devices in public spaces.