Robbers brazenly snatch motorcycle from young boy in Karachi's Baldia Town

A brazen daylight robbery was caught on camera in Karachi's Baldia Town, where four robbers snatched a motorcycle from a young man who had just dropped a child off at school early in the morning.

The entire incident, recorded by a CCTV camera, showed the man dropping off the child at school when suddenly four robbers, arriving on three motorcycles, stopped near the young man.

One of the robbers dismounted, brandished a gun, and began slapping the man before forcefully taking his motorcycle.

The robbers fled the scene without facing any resistance.

Despite clear CCTV footage, the culprits, dressed in pants and shirts, could not be identified as they hid their faces with helmets 

According to the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), over 10,000 motorcycles, including 2,207 (125CC) and 8,515 (70CC) motorbikes in Karachi, in 2024.

In 2024, robbers in the coastal area snatched 778 motorcycles of a specific 110cc category. According to Geo News, the engines of 110 cc motorcycles are used in boats, which are in demand in the coastal area of Balochistan. 

Although Karachi has experienced a gradual decline in street crimes, incidents like these emphasize ongoing challenges. Official data indicates that Sindh saw a 20% reduction in crimes last year.