Kolkata: A thief scaled the exterior of a high-rise in south Kolkata’s New Alipore, all the way to the third floor, and stole a bag containing cash and jewellery worth several lakhs from a fourth-floor apartment. This prompted police to describe the intruder as a “villain Spiderman” for scaling walls and a rainwater pipe to enter and escape.The burglary occurred late Tuesday night in a residential building in O Block, New Alipore. A complaint was filed at New Alipore police station, and an investigation was initiated, officers said.
Sources said this theft was the second attempt. The first attempt led to the accused scaling the second floor but leaving with nothing significant. The detective department also joined the probe.Cops began checking CCTV footage from the building and surrounding lanes to identify the suspect and trace his movements before and after the incident. They were also examining possible entry and exit points and speaking to residents and security staff in the area.
