Noida couple runs cafes into losses, then turns to house thefts with a friend

Noida Police arrested three people, including a couple, for allegedly stealing from locked houses after suffering losses in their cafe business. Police said the accused conducted daytime reconnaissance and thefts, then partied at restaurants and bars at night. Stolen jewellery, Rs 3.5 lakh cash, laptops, phones, tablets and an Ertiga were recovered.Noida couple stole from houses by day, partied all nightNoida Police have arrested three accused, including a couple, for allegedly carrying out thefts after suffering losses in their cafe business. Sector 113 police recovered stolen jewellery, Rs 3.5 lakh in cash, five laptops, two tablets, six mobile phones and an Ertiga car allegedly used in the crimes. The car reportedly had a fake number plate.Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Manisha Singh said the accused were identified as Kailash alias Diwakar, Irfan alias Imran and Sonali. Police arrested all three near a cremation ground in Sector 123.During interrogation, police found that the accused would travel in the Ertiga and conduct reconnaissance of houses in high-rise societies and other areas of the city. They would then target locked houses and steal jewellery, cash, laptops and other valuables. The three would subsequently divide the stolen goods and cash among themselves.The police investigation found that Diwakar and Sonali are in a relationship and live together. According to police, Sonali played an important role in leading the gang and conducting reconnaissance, while Diwakar and his associate Irfan were involved in carrying out the thefts. According to police, the couple had earlier run cafes in Ghaziabad and later in Noida. After suffering losses in the cafe business, the two faced financial difficulties and subsequently began committing thefts. The investigation also found that the accused would carry out thefts during the day and party at restaurants and bars at night.Police recovered stolen jewellery, five laptops, two tablets, six mobile phones and Rs 3.5 lakh in cash from the accused. The Ertiga allegedly used in the thefts was also seized. Sector 113 police are now investigating the accused’s criminal history and their possible involvement in other theft cases.- EndsPublished By: Sayan GangulyPublished On: Sep 2, 2026 16:59 IST