Safe City cameras help arrest car theft suspect, recover vehicle

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jul, 2026) Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) on Tuesday helped police arrest a suspect involved in a vehicle theft and recover a stolen Suzuki Bolan through its Safe City surveillance cameras, virtual patrolling system and digital evidence.

According to a PSCA spokesperson, the vehicle was stolen from the Shadman area after its owner parked it and briefly stopped for breakfast. The stolen Suzuki Bolan was being used to provide transport services to school and college students.

The spokesperson said the victim immediately reported the theft through the Punjab Emergency Helpline 15, prompting Virtual Patrolling Officers to launch a coordinated response.

The suspected vehicle was tracked in real time through the Safe City camera network, while digital evidence, including video footage, the suspect's identification, location details and other relevant information, was promptly shared with Civil Lines Police.

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Acting on the intelligence provided by the PSCA, police arrested the suspect and recovered the stolen vehicle.

The spokesperson said the authority's advanced surveillance system, virtual patrolling and digital evidence were playing a key role in the timely detection of crimes, tracking of suspects and successful arrests.

Citizens were urged to immediately report any suspicious activity, crime or emergency by calling the Punjab Emergency Helpline 15 to facilitate a prompt and effective response.