Fraudster goes for test ride on bike worth Rs 73,000, fails to return to vehicle showroom
Fraudster goes for test ride on bike worth Rs 73,000, fails to return to vehicle showroom
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Disappearing Act: The TVS showroom at Wakdewadi, from where
an unidentified person made off with a bike on the pretext of taking it
for a test ride. Pic/Jignesh Mistry
Gone with the wind
"The unknown suspect approached Bhalerao who took him to a section in the showroom and showed some bikes. After looking at the bikes, the man demanded a test ride," said Police Inspector Vilas Gavli of the Khadki police station. "Bhalerao gave him the keys of a bike (chassis number MD634KE49) worth Rs 73,000. After taking the keys the man left the showroom. The suspect did not turn up for a long time, which prompted Bhalerao to inform his seniors about the incident." The showroom authorities then contacted the Khadki police and lodged a complaint. CCTV footage of the suspect is not available, as the bikes were parked outside the showroom, the police said. Police Sub-Inspector M N Wadekar is investigating the case.
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