The Tribune, January 22, 2002

Iron rods stolen

Sonepat
Thieves reportedly broke open the shutters of Lucky Steel and Timber Store in the mandi area here last night and escaped with iron rods worth several thousands of rupees in a vehicle.

According to a report, the store is situated near a police post on the Sonepat-Rohtak road near Kalupur village octroi post. The thieves have also taken away cash from the store.

On receipt of the information, the police arrived on the spot and pressed into service a dog squad but failed to trace the culprits. The increasing incidence of thefts and other crimes has caused panic among residents of the city.