<p>New Delhi: Delhi Police recently busted a mobile theft racket, where the alleged mastermind in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jharkhand">Jharkhand </a>lured juveniles from the state and sent them to the national capital to steal high-end mobile phones from people in busy markets, an official said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>These minors, lured with a payment of Rs 3,000 per theft, travelled ticketless by train to Delhi and targeted busy marketplaces, the official said.</p>.Lady Shri Ram College and South Delhi school get bomb threats, police rush teams.<p>After completing their "task," they handed over the stolen devices to their handler, known as Shiva, and returned to Jharkhand with minimal traceable connections, police added.</p>.<p>The racket came to light when a 13-year-old boy was apprehended for stealing an iPhone from a shopper in Kamla Nagar, Delhi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said.</p>.<p>"The incident occurred on December 22, when a woman was shopping in Kamla Nagar Market. She reported that a minor boy had stolen her mobile phone. A daily diary (DD) entry was lodged at Roop Nagar Police Post and further investigation was launched. CCTV footage revealed the minor committing the theft, providing a key lead for the investigation," said the DCP.</p>.<p>The team then activated local informers and briefed vendors and stakeholders in the market.</p>.<p>During routine patrolling on January 5, the team received information about a minor resembling the suspect seen near Spark Mall in Kamla Nagar and he was apprehended, DCP Banthia said.</p>.<p>During questioning, the juvenile revealed that he was a native of Jharkhand and had no permanent address in Delhi, the DCP added.</p>.<p>He disclosed that he had been recruited by Shiva, a man he met in his hometown. Shiva allegedly paid the minor Rs 3,000 per theft and sent him to Delhi on multiple occasions to steal mobile phones, police said.</p>.<p>The juvenile travelled to Delhi by train without purchasing tickets, boarding and alighting at New Delhi Railway Station.</p>.<p>Once in Delhi, they targeted busy markets to commit thefts. The stolen items were handed over to Shiva in Jharkhand, police said.</p>.<p>"Teams have been formed to nab Shiva, who was tasking these juveniles and they will visit Jharkhand soon," said the DCP. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Delhi Police recently busted a mobile theft racket, where the alleged mastermind in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jharkhand">Jharkhand </a>lured juveniles from the state and sent them to the national capital to steal high-end mobile phones from people in busy markets, an official said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>These minors, lured with a payment of Rs 3,000 per theft, travelled ticketless by train to Delhi and targeted busy marketplaces, the official said.</p>.Lady Shri Ram College and South Delhi school get bomb threats, police rush teams.<p>After completing their "task," they handed over the stolen devices to their handler, known as Shiva, and returned to Jharkhand with minimal traceable connections, police added.</p>.<p>The racket came to light when a 13-year-old boy was apprehended for stealing an iPhone from a shopper in Kamla Nagar, Delhi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said.</p>.<p>"The incident occurred on December 22, when a woman was shopping in Kamla Nagar Market. She reported that a minor boy had stolen her mobile phone. A daily diary (DD) entry was lodged at Roop Nagar Police Post and further investigation was launched. CCTV footage revealed the minor committing the theft, providing a key lead for the investigation," said the DCP.</p>.<p>The team then activated local informers and briefed vendors and stakeholders in the market.</p>.<p>During routine patrolling on January 5, the team received information about a minor resembling the suspect seen near Spark Mall in Kamla Nagar and he was apprehended, DCP Banthia said.</p>.<p>During questioning, the juvenile revealed that he was a native of Jharkhand and had no permanent address in Delhi, the DCP added.</p>.<p>He disclosed that he had been recruited by Shiva, a man he met in his hometown. Shiva allegedly paid the minor Rs 3,000 per theft and sent him to Delhi on multiple occasions to steal mobile phones, police said.</p>.<p>The juvenile travelled to Delhi by train without purchasing tickets, boarding and alighting at New Delhi Railway Station.</p>.<p>Once in Delhi, they targeted busy markets to commit thefts. The stolen items were handed over to Shiva in Jharkhand, police said.</p>.<p>"Teams have been formed to nab Shiva, who was tasking these juveniles and they will visit Jharkhand soon," said the DCP. </p>