Not paid salary, Chennai showroom employee steals car | – The Times of India
CHENNAI: A man employed at a car showroom, apparently upset over not being paid salary for several months, stole a vehicle that was on display on Sunday. Though he returned it hours later, the man was arrested by the Anna Nagar police.
Police said 44-year-old Ramesh, of Perambur, had been working at the showroom for the past one and a half years. On April 27 about 2am , Ramesh parked his two-wheeler there and drove off a Maruti car.
But, he soon returned after having a change of heart and parked the car behind the showroom about 4.15am, said police. The showroom management, however, on finding the car missing, lodged a complaint with police after checking CCTV footage.
During questioning, Ramesh told police that the management had not paid his salary for several months and often reprimanded him. He apparently wanted to teach those who treated employees unfairly a lesson.
The incident took place at Rajalakshmi Cars, a Maruti dealership located on Third Avenue in J Block, Anna Nagar.
Ramesh was produced before a magistrate, who issued a warning and granted him bail.
Key highlights:
- Rajalakshmi Cars showroom, Anna Nagar, Chennai.
- 44-year-old Ramesh from Perambur.
- Worked at the showroom for 1.5 years.
- Upset over unpaid salary for several months and being frequently scolded.
- Occurred around 2 a.m. on April 27.
- Stole a Maruti car from the showroom after parking his two-wheeler.
- Brought the car back and parked it behind the showroom around 4:15 a.m.
- Management filed a police complaint after checking CCTV footage.
- Anna Nagar police arrested Ramesh.
- Magistrate issued a warning and granted him bail.
