Daring Robbery Attempt Foiled in Greater Noida Elevator

An attempted robbery targeting an elderly woman inside an elevator was thwarted in Greater Noida West. The suspect, mistaken for a delivery person, fled after a failed chain snatching attempt. Captured on CCTV, police are using footage and other evidence to investigate and apprehend the alleged perpetrator.

An attempted chain snatching incident targeting an elderly woman inside an elevator at a Greater Noida West high-rise society was thwarted, police reported on Friday.

The incident occurred at La Residencia Society around 5 pm on Thursday, when the suspect, disguised as a delivery executive, entered the lift with the woman and a young girl. Mistaken for a courier, the man allegedly attempted to snatch the woman's gold chain, prompting her to raise an alarm, forcing him to flee.

The episode was caught on CCTV cameras within the lift. A complaint was lodged with Bisrakh police station, and authorities have initiated an investigation using the footage and other evidence to identify and capture the suspect.

(With inputs from agencies.)