Coffee, shower, dance, then theft: Varanasi thief’s bizarre break-in before ₹4.71-lakh KTM getaway—here's what happened

At 10 PM on Monday, the showroom at Triumph automobile in Varanasi closed for the night, leaving a brand-new KTM motorcycle still parked with its key still in the ignition. Around 11:30 PM, a man emerged outside the showroom, donning a white shirt and jeans, under the cover of rain. He proceeded to break into the establishment by pulling down a banner and using it as a shield before employing a cutter to shatter the glass entrance.

After successfully entering at around 12:06 AM, the man embarked on a series of peculiar actions that baffled both showroom employees and subsequent police investigations.

For nearly four and a half hours, the intruder remained inside the premises, performing tasks that are typically associated with normal human activities. He turned on the reception computer, twirled in the revolving chair, and indulged in a cup of hot coffee made from the refrigerator's cold water. The man then proceeded to the washroom, where he took a shower, leaving his wet clothes draped on a nearby motorcycle.

He even donned a new bike cover like a traditional Indian garment before playing music through the showroom's computer and dancing.

Around 4 AM, the intruder donned a branded T-shirt and cap from the showroom and started the manager's KTM motorcycle, subsequently riding away from the premises. The burglary was discovered the following morning when a security guard spotted broken glass at the showroom and alerted the manager. CCTV footage of the incident had captured the entire sequence of events, leading police and a forensic team to investigate further.

The station house officer (SHO) Ajay Verma stated that officers were currently reviewing the CCTV recordings and examining fingerprint evidence to identify the suspect and trace the stolen motorcycle.