KARACHI, Aug 28: At least 30 vehicles and 33 cellphones were either snatched or stolen in different parts of the city on Monday. Police sources said two cars were taken away at gunpoint and 13 were reported stolen in different parts of the city.

Similarly, 10 motorcycles were snatched at gunpoint and five were reported stolen in the city on Monday.

In cellphone thefts, 18 people were deprived of their handsets at gunpoint and 12 cellphones were reported stolen.

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