Grammy Winner Ricky Kej Robbed: How a Delivery Man Stole from His Bengaluru Home

Grammy Award-winning musician Ricky Kej took to Instagram to report a brazen theft at his Bengaluru residence. He alleges a Zomato delivery partner stole a sump cover, captured clearly on CCTV footage from two angles. The incident, which occurred in the evening, has sparked concern and gone viral on social media. Zomato has since responded, apologizing and launching an investigation into the matter.

Key Points: Ricky Kej Alleges Zomato Delivery Partner Theft at Bengaluru Home

  • Ricky Kej shared CCTV footage showing the alleged theft occurring at 6 PM
  • The Grammy winner accused a Zomato delivery partner of trespassing and stealing
  • Kej provided the vehicle's number plate and urged Bengaluru Police to investigate
  • Zomato responded, apologizing and promising an immediate investigation into the incident
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This can happen to you too: Grammy winner Ricky Kej alleges theft at Bengaluru home by delivery man

Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej shares CCTV footage of a Zomato delivery partner allegedly stealing a sump cover from his home, warning others to stay vigilant.

"I was robbed!... This can happen to you, too! - Ricky Kej"

Bengaluru, December 13

Grammy Award-winning musician Ricky Kej took to Instagram to share a shocking personal update, revealing that his home was recently targeted in a robbery.

In a detailed Instagram post, Ricky Kej expressed displeasure over theft by a Zomato delivery partner, whom he claimed stole the sump cover. Kej also shared the CCTV footage of the act, capturing the individual picking up the cover and fleeing from the spot in what appears to be a two-wheeler vehicle.

"I was robbed! Dear @zomato @zomatodeliverypartner, looks like one of your delivery partners entered my home on Thursday and stole our sump cover. This was at 6 o'clock in the evening. Quite bold of them! This is probably not their first time. They came in just 15 min earlier for a recce, and then trespassed and committed the crime. You can see the CCTV footage from 2 angles," he wrote.

Kej added screenshots of the alleged robber and the vehicle's number plate.

Asking Bengaluru City Police to help him with the matter, the musician added, "Also, people, be vigilant. This can happen to you, too!"

The post went viral, quickly grabbing the attention of his followers. One wrote, "My goodness. How brazen is that? Hope you get justice, Ricky," while another added, "This is so bad. Hope the police can trace the folks who did. Very unfortunate."

While a response is still awaited from the police, the official social media handle of the food delivery giant apologised over the matter.

"Hi Ricky, this is really concerning, and we certainly don't encourage such behaviour from our delivery partners. We'll investigate this immediately so that necessary action can be taken," the response stated.

Kej asked Zomato to contact him with further information for the future probe.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A sump cover? That's a new one. Must be desperate times for someone. But absolutely no excuse for theft. Hope the police act fast based on the number plate.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while this is wrong, I feel bad for the delivery person too. The gig economy is brutal with low pay. Not justifying the crime, but companies need to pay living wages so people aren't driven to this.
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Sarah B
The audacity to do a "recce" first! This is a well-planned petty theft. Good on Ricky Kej for sharing the footage publicly. Creates awareness. Stay safe, Bengaluru!
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Vikram M
Typical Bengaluru police response - "awaited". If it wasn't a celebrity posting, would they even bother? The system is broken for the common man.
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Nisha Z
This is why we have two gates in our house! One main gate and then the actual door. Can't trust anyone these days, yaar. Feel bad for Ricky Kej, his home should be his sanctuary.

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