Overview
- The theft occurred late on January 15 near Omaxe Mall as visitor Jing Teng of Somerville, Massachusetts, was shopping, according to police.
- Police arrested 33-year-old Tausif, also known as Toshif, on January 19 in the GB Road area.
- The stolen iPhone 14 Pro was recovered from his residence, and officers also seized the Honda Activa scooter used in the offence along with the clothes and shoes worn.
- Investigators identified the suspect after analysing footage from more than 50 CCTV cameras and circulating images to local sources.
- During questioning, the accused confessed to the January 15 snatching and to a January 12 incident tied to an e-FIR at Lahori Gate, and police described him as a long-time history-sheeter with at least 10 prior cases and a recent release from jail.