Delhi’s North District police achieved a major breakthrough, arresting a serial snatcher who targeted an American visitor in Chandni Chowk. The daring theft occurred late January 15, 2026, when Jing Teng, 37, had his mobile yanked by a youth on a scooter outside Omaxe Mall. Alerted swiftly, Kotwali Police registered an FIR and launched a high-intensity probe.
Given the international angle, a special unit was formed led by Inspector Gyan Prakash, with oversight from Inspector Sumit Kumar and ACP Shankar Banerjee. The team meticulously reviewed footage from more than 50 CCTVs, pinpointing the accused mid-act. Informer networks activated, leading to the identification of Tousif alias Toshif, resident of Gali Sakko Wali in Shahganj, a known offender from Kamla Market jurisdiction.
On January 19, early morning, officers cornered him in GB Road during preparations for a fresh heist. Under questioning, he admitted to the Omaxe Mall snatch using his dad’s Honda Activa and a prior incident on January 12 at Old Delhi Railway Station. Recovered items included the victim’s Apple iPhone 14 Pro, the vehicle, attire, and footwear. Once a meat vendor and school dropout, his narcotics habit propelled him into crime, amassing nearly 10 cases over 15 years post his October 2025 jail release. The crackdown underscores Delhi Police’s resolve against urban crime.