Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Mar 31: Mohammad Armaan Shaikh (20) was caught hiding in an ATM kiosk at Santacruz (E). Shaikh was caught by a bank employee and police before he could break open the machine. Police are checking out Mohammad Armaan Shaikh's criminal antecedents.
On Sunday March 29, at around 12.30 am, Shaikh hid in the corner, with a hammer, wrench and pliers, to break into the ATM. Security employee, Krishna Pawar, spotted him while checking the ATM and alerted his superior. Upon the superior's advice, Pawar nabbed him informed the police.
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"Shaikh mistook Pawar for a customer. Pawar caught hold of him but Shaikh pulled out a knife and threatened him. He had a pair of scissors too," an official said. A patrolling police vehicle noticed the commotion and caught him. Later he was booked by the Vakola police.