Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5 -- Incidents of two-wheeler theft have raised concerns in Bhubaneswar, with bike and scooter thieves reportedly active in several areas in the state capital. A recent case of theft was reported from the Bapuji Nagar locality on Thursday, where a vehicle was stolen in broad daylight, highlighting the growing boldness of offenders.

The incident has caused anxiety among residents, especially as the theft occurred during peak daytime hours. The manner in which the vehicle was taken suggests a well-planned operation, prompting police to step up monitoring in the area.

According to police sources, the accused used master keys to unlock a parked scooter and rode away without drawing suspicion. CCTV footage shows the thief c...