Delhi Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with a robbery in Dwarka, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat juvenile crime in the city.
Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with a robbery in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place on the intervening night of April 5-6 in Bindapur when three to four boys accosted Manoj, near his house, while he was returning home from work, they said.
"The accused allegedly misbehaved with him, assaulted him and robbed his mobile phone, his belongings, and some money before fleeing the spot," a senior police officer said.
During the probe, police analysed the CCTV footage from the area, which showed a group of four boys running away with the victim's belongings.
Subsequently, the police detained the three juveniles, while their associate, identified as Ankit, is on the run, the officer said.
During the investigation, the robbed mobile phone was recovered from one of the accused, police said.
Further probe into the case is underway, they added.