{
  "id": 9290774,
  "title": "‘Is this the new iPhone?’: Thieves ask Noida woman about phone model before snatching it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/is-this-the-new-iphone-thieves-ask-noida-woman-about-phone-model",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:36:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/greater-noida-iphone-18-pro-theft-10890238/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman in Noida, India, lost her recently bought iPhone 18 Pro after two men on a motorcycle inquired about its model during her daily commute. Shubhi Bhandari was using an e-rickshaw to pay for the ride when the duo pulled up on their motorcycles. Firstly, they asked her for directions, followed by their interest in her phone model. After confirming it was the new iPhone 18 Pro, one of them snatched the device and fled the scene. The phone was purchased just three days prior, according to Bhandari's husband, Saket Gupta. The family reported the incident to the police, who have since registered an online complaint. Police are presently reviewing CCTV footage and gathering evidence to apprehend the suspects. The unusual tactic of asking about the phone before stealing it garnered public attention, with social media users making humorous comparisons to the latest iPhone launch. The iPhone 18 Pro is priced between Rs 1,64,900 in India and offers storage capacities from 256GB to 2TB, available in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}