24 phones, 12 gold chains stolen: Travis Scott's Mumbai concert hit by spate of thefts

MUMBAI: Days after thefts at Enrique Iglesias' concert in Mumbai, there were similar reports of expensive phones and high-value gold chains being stolen during US rapper Travis Scott's concert at the Mahalakshmi Racecourse in Mumbai on November 19. Tardeo police said on Saturday that at least 24 mobile phones and 12 gold chains were reported stolen from the venue, prompting the registration of cases related to theft and chain snatching.

Officials said that 24 individuals have so far approached the police, and the number is likely to increase as more concertgoers come forward to report the loss of their expensive devices.

The police have registered offences under Sections 303 (theft) and 304 (snatching) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and seven FIRs have been filed so far.

Authorities believe the thefts were carried out by a "coordinated gang" that typically targets large gatherings, using the dense crowds and high-energy atmosphere to steal costly phones and jewellery.