Overview

• Car theft cases recorded between January 1 and July 24 jumped to 2,529, marking a 52% rise from the same period in 2024.
• ZIPNET records show thieves stole 105 jeeps, 58 small trucks or multi-purpose vehicles, two ambulances and two buses during the surge.
• Thefts spanned residential and public spaces across areas such as Rohini, Paschim Vihar, Greater Kailash and Kotla Mubarakpur.
• Police have arrested interstate gangs involved in hijacking luxury vehicles and transporting them using fake number plates and master keys.
• Over 40,270 unclaimed or seized vehicles remain unresolved in police stations and impound yards, straining city resources.