The mobile thieves and small-time pick-pocketers made their way into the sea of devotees in the Lalbaug area on Friday only to slip their mobile phones and other valuables. So far over 100 devotees have reported that their mobile phones were either stolen or lost while a considerable number of people have also been stripped of their valuables including gold chains and purses during Friday's immersion procession at Lalbaug. 
 
As per the data provided by the Mumbai police so far at least 105 mobiles had either been stolen or lost in the Lalbaug area on Friday when lakhs of devotees had gathered to bid their final adieu to their favorite Lord Ganesha. The number is still increasing as more people are arriving at Kalachowki police station to report their complaints, said police.

As per the figures, in the previous nine days total of 63 people have reported to the Kalachowki police station that their mobiles had been stolen or lost. The 10-day festival that began on August 31 ended on September 9.