CHENNAI:  A former employee with a car dealership in Chennai’s Anna Nagar area was arrested by the city police on Tuesday for stealing a brand new car from the showroom, as he was irate with the management for not settling his salary dues.

On Monday, S Shankar (30), manager of the car dealership in Anna Nagar 3rd Avenue, approached the police to trace the missing car (Baleno Sigma) from their showroom. A perusal of CCTV footage shows the accused walking to the key cabinet and later driving off with the missing car.

Police said the car was prepared to be taken to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for registration when the former employee stole the vehicle to get back at his employers. After an inquiry, police traced the car behind the showroom.

Ramesh, who took the car to teach his employers a lesson, left the vehicle after two hours as he regretted his action. Anna Nagar police, who arrested Ramesh, produced him before a magistrate, who warned him and granted him bail.