A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly looting ATMs after stealing the machines from Delhi’s Najafgarh, the police said on Thursday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Dr. Ram Gopal Naik said the accused has been identified as Ajay alias Monu.

Incidents of ATM burglary were reported in Delhi and the National Capital Region in September and October last, where the accused persons removed the ATM machine.

Acting on a tip-off stating that Ajay, suspected to be involved in the robberies, would come in Najafgarh on Wednesday evening to meet his friends, the police laid a trap following which he was nabbed, Mr. Naik said.

During interrogation, Ajay allegedly told the police that he and his accomplice were wanted to live a lavish lifestyle.

The accused said they removed the ATM machine with the help of gas cutters and abandoned it after taking out cash, the DCP said.