Mangaluru: Police Crack Six Motorcycle Theft Cases, Recover Stolen Bikes
Police have arrested four people and booked three juveniles in connection: Reports
MANGALURU: Police have arrested four people and booked three juveniles in connection with a series of motorcycle theft cases reported in Mangaluru South and Ullal police station limits. All six stolen motorcycles have been recovered.
Four thefts were reported within Mangaluru South police limits and two motorcycles were stolen within Ullal police limits between October 12 and 22.
Following the complaints, Mangaluru South police formed a special team comprising the sub-inspector and crime staff. During the probe, the team took seven people into custody for questioning.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammed Siyam (19) of Shivanagar, Moodushedde, Mohammed Naseef alias Naseef (19) of Jokatte, Mohammed Raheel (18) of Shivanagar, Moodushedde, and Nikhil (18) of Sadashivanagar, Thiruvail. The other three were juveniles in conflict with the law.
Officials found out that the accused targeted expensive motorcycles parked in public places and allegedly sold them at lower prices. During questioning, investigators also found that they were allegedly involved in other offences, including chain snatching, to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The four arrested accused were produced before a court.
The operation was led by Mangaluru South Police Inspector Raghavendra Baindoor, with Sub-Inspector Maruthi and crime staff Lakshman Salotagi, Puttaram, Sagar Devakatti and Anjaneya KS participating.
