Greater Noida: A startling crime caught on CCTV at a high-rise residential complex in Greater Noida has raised fresh concerns about safety within gated communities, especially for senior citizens.
The shocking footage shows a suspected thief attempting to snatch the gold chain of a 75-year-old woman inside a lift at the La Residencia society. The incident, which reportedly took place when the elderly resident was alone in the elevator, was recorded by the building’s security cameras and quickly circulated on social media, unsettling fellow residents.
In the video released by authorities and media outlets, the perpetrator — wearing a helmet and riding a two-wheeler — approaches the woman and tries to grab her chain. However, the victim resists fiercely, refusing to let go, forcing the attacker to flee the scene without the jewellery.
Residents say the incident has shaken confidence in the society’s security arrangements, prompting calls for better surveillance, stricter entry monitoring and round-the-clock patrolling within the complex.
In response to mounting criticism, local police took action, with reports indicating changes in duty postings for the Bisrakh SHO and ACP in the area to address the handling of the case and improve law enforcement presence.
So far, no arrests have been confirmed publicly, and police investigations are continuing as authorities review additional CCTV footage and eyewitness statements from residents. — Reported by Neha Jaiswal
