The Noida police on Sunday arrested a man for allegedly fleeing with a Mahindra thar on the pretext of taking its test drive, officials said.

The incident took place on Saturday in Sector 63, police said, adding that the vehicle has been recovered.

“Accused Mohit Chawla had taken the Mahindra Thar for a test drive on Saturday but did not return after which the plaintiff lodged a complaint against him at the local police station,” a police spokesperson said.