| Maruti 800s cars are not only popular among | | | | unlocking other cars. This was a plus point for the |
| customers but these models are also the | | | | thieves. The information also reveals that the |
| preferred choice of the thieves in Bangalore. | | | | stolen Maruti 800s are sold in rural areas. In these |
| Maruti 800 The carjackers are constantly | | | | areas, the cars in white colours are in high |
| targeting these models – White Maruti 800s- | | | | demand. These cars are also preferred by the |
| because these four-wheelers are in a high | | | | commuters of small towns and semi-urban areas |
| demand. This surprising fact was revealed | | | | of the state. |
| recently when the three alleged car lifters were | | | | The investigators also revealed that the Maruti |
| arrested. The police was successful in recovering | | | | 800 models of 1990 and 1995 are considered as |
| 18 Maruti 800 cars which were all in white colour. | | | | the most long lasting ones. The carjackers target |
| Many two-wheelers were collected as well. | | | | those models which are parked on the roads. |
| The thieves are quite smart to have thought of | | | | Such models also help fetch a good price, added |
| stealing the white-coloured Maruti 800s as the | | | | the investigators. Meanwhile, The police meanwhile |
| white cars can be repainted in an easy manner | | | | have a doubt whether the arrested carjackers |
| whereas the cars which are painted in some | | | | are a part of some big gang. |
| metallic colours are difficult to repaint. The police | | | | These cars are also preferred by the commuters |
| also got to know from the thieves that opening a | | | | of small towns and semi-urban areas of the state. |
| locked Maruti 800 car was easier in comparison of | | | | |