Greater Noida Shocker: Chain Snatcher Corners Woman in Lift, Flees After Alarm

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News18•10-01-2026, 16:32
Greater Noida Shocker: Chain Snatcher Corners Woman in Lift, Flees After Alarm
- •A helmet-wearing man attempted to snatch a 70-year-old woman's gold chain inside an elevator in Greater Noida West.
- •The incident occurred in the B1 tower of La Residentia society's Tower No 15 around 5 PM on Thursday, January 8.
- •CCTV footage shows the accused following the woman and her granddaughter into the lift, then pushing her and fleeing when she screamed.
- •The victim, Bharti Jani, initially mistook the snatcher for a delivery agent due to his helmet.
- •Residents allege security lapses, stating no guard was present and questioning how the accused entered; this is the second theft incident in a week.
Why It Matters: A chain snatching attempt in a Greater Noida lift highlights security concerns in residential societies.
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