Bengaluru techie turned thief after losing job during Covid, arrested

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, March 29, 2024: A 26-year-old former IT employee was arrested for allegedly stealing 24 laptops worth over Rs 10 lakh from paying guest (PG) accommodations in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru techie thief

Jassie Agarwal had moved to Bengaluru from Noida for a job. She lost her job during Covid.

She then allegedly started stealing laptops and gadgets from PGs and returned to her hometown to sell them in black market. Jassie allegedly used to enter empty rooms and pick up laptops that were left for charging.

The matter came to light when police received a complaint from a PG resident, who informed them that many laptops were missing.

Police arrested Jassie on March 26 and recovered 24 laptops worth over Rs 10-15 lakh.

"Jassie has been doing this in many localities. This has been going on for a while now. Our crime branch has secured CCTV visuals of her entering PGs and going back with stolen gadgets," said a senior police official.

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