A theft incident has been reported at a bookstore, where a man entered the premises posing as a customer and stole items, with the entire act captured on CCTV cameras.
According to available information, the accused entered the shop during the day pretending to be a customer. He initially browsed books like a regular visitor, drawing no suspicion from the staff, who continued with their routine work.
After some time, the man allegedly began picking up expensive books and other items from different sections of the store. He attempted to conceal the items carefully to avoid detection.
CCTV footage shows the accused repeatedly looking around to ensure no one was watching him. Once he found an opportunity, he quickly gathered the items and exited the shop.
The theft came to light when the shop owner noticed items missing and subsequently reviewed the CCTV footage. The recordings revealed the entire sequence of events, capturing the suspect’s actions.
The shop owner has filed a complaint with the police. Authorities are now attempting to identify the accused based on the CCTV footage.
Local residents stated that such incidents have been increasing, leading to concerns among traders. They have demanded increased police patrolling and ber security measures in the area.
Police officials said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused. CCTV footage from nearby areas is also being examined to trace the suspect’s movements.
