Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 3: In a brazen theft that has shocked netizens, a Hyundai Creta was stolen in under 60 seconds from outside a home in Delhi’s Safdarjung Enclave, as captured by CCTV footage shared on Instagram by user Rishab Chauhan.
The footage, dated June 21, shows a car pulling up beside Chauhan’s parked Creta. A man steps out and breaks the driver-side window, then leaves. Minutes later, the same car returns—this time, a masked thief quickly hacks the Creta’s security system and drives away, all within seconds.
The vehicle, just six months old, has not yet been recovered. Chauhan confirmed that Delhi Police has launched an investigation, and tagged Hyundai India, urging the automaker to strengthen its car security software.
“CRETA is no longer safe outside… its security system can be bypassed in 60 seconds,” he warned, calling on others to reconsider buying the model.
Hyundai responded, saying, “This is not the impression we want you to have… Kindly DM us your contact details.”
The video has since gone viral, amassing over 3 million views. Several users claimed similar theft experiences, with one noting that sensitive car information visible on window stickers can aid such crimes.
The case has reignited concerns about vehicle security in India’s capital, with many questioning the vulnerability of even premium cars to high-tech theft.