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Crime
Man steals ₹23 lakh car from showroom for his wife, prompting security concerns
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:01 AM
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A man reportedly took a ₹23 lakh vehicle from a showroom, saying he did it for his wife, sparking debate over liability and security measures.
A man is alleged to have stolen a car worth roughly ₹23 lakh from a local automobile showroom, claiming the act was intended for his wife. The incident was reported after showroom staff discovered the vehicle missing during routine inventory checks.
Police investigations indicate the suspect entered the showroom premises under the pretext of a test drive, overpowered staff, and drove the car out without authorization. CCTV footage recovered by the authorities shows the suspect maneuvering the vehicle through the showroom’s exit gate.
The theft has raised questions about the showroom’s security protocols and the legal responsibility of service centers when a vehicle is taken from their premises. Law enforcement officials have urged similar establishments to strengthen surveillance and access controls, while the case proceeds under theft and criminal breach of trust charges.
The suspect remains at large, and investigators are seeking public assistance to locate him. The showroom has cooperated fully with the police, providing all relevant video and transaction records.
Police investigations indicate the suspect entered the showroom premises under the pretext of a test drive, overpowered staff, and drove the car out without authorization. CCTV footage recovered by the authorities shows the suspect maneuvering the vehicle through the showroom’s exit gate.
The theft has raised questions about the showroom’s security protocols and the legal responsibility of service centers when a vehicle is taken from their premises. Law enforcement officials have urged similar establishments to strengthen surveillance and access controls, while the case proceeds under theft and criminal breach of trust charges.
The suspect remains at large, and investigators are seeking public assistance to locate him. The showroom has cooperated fully with the police, providing all relevant video and transaction records.