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Crime
Three youths in car snatch iPhone and cash from motorcyclist in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 02:15 AM
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Police say three young men in a car halted a motorcycle in Mohali, seized the rider’s iPhone and cash before fleeing.
Mohali police reported that three youths travelling in a car stopped a lone motorcyclist on a city road and forcibly took his iPhone along with a sum of cash. The incident occurred during daylight hours and was captured by nearby witnesses who alerted authorities.
The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, filed a complaint after the assailants fled the scene in the same vehicle. Investigators have launched a case under the theft provisions of the Indian Penal Code and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and traffic cameras to identify the suspects.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially in busy traffic corridors. The police also reminded commuters to secure personal belongings and avoid stopping in isolated spots while riding. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, filed a complaint after the assailants fled the scene in the same vehicle. Investigators have launched a case under the theft provisions of the Indian Penal Code and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and traffic cameras to identify the suspects.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially in busy traffic corridors. The police also reminded commuters to secure personal belongings and avoid stopping in isolated spots while riding. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.