"We reached the water park around noon. When we asked about lockers we were told there weren't any available. We were then asked to leave our baggages on the rack and were issued a receipt. The authorities assured that our stuff will remain safe," said Yash Shah (name changed), a resident of Kandivli and a student of SVIS School.

More than 3,000 college-goers visited the park on that day to avail of a special discount for HSC and SSC students.     

Shah lost his shoes, which cost Rs 1,000, but he was more upset because his SSC hall ticket was also misplaced. "I am worried that I will not get my marksheet without the hall ticket. Moreover, it may get misused," he grumbled.

Another student lost his cellphone and some cash, but he was most embarrassed, as he had to return home in a towel. All his clothes were stolen. "When I approached the management I realised that I was not the only one who was looted," he said.

Even those who managed to get a locker were not safe.  Shail Mehta, a student of Holy Paradise School, Vasai, lost his bag, which was kept in the locker. "My friends and I had taken a locker, but when we came back, our belongings were missing. The locker was closed, but our bags were thrown on the floor, and the money was gone.