Film style theft in Kozhikode and Kochi petrol pumps, steals Rs 1,30,000

KOCHI: An amount of Rs 1,30, 000 was stolen from a petrol pump in Paravur. The incident happened Thursday morning at 3 am. The theft took place at Rambha Fuels. The robbers entered the office after breaking open the door and then stole cash and mobile phone.

The cash stolen was previous day’s collection. The CCTV visuals show the theft was by a person in white jacket. The owners left after closing the pump at 11.30 pm last night.

Another petrol pump in the city was robbed a week ago. A man in helmet snatched money from the employee at gunpoint. The accused was nabbed the other day.

The theft at the petrol pump in Kottooli, Kozhikode was at midnight. Rs 50,000 was stolen. The thief took the money after beating and tying the employee. The investigation is progressing focusing on the CCTV visuals.