Nanjangud: The Nanjangud Police have cracked a major theft that took place at a residence on Kayi Angadi Street in the town, with the arrest of a burglar.
The Police have recovered gold jewellery, a TV and other valuable articles allegedly stolen by him.
The arrested has been identified as Narasimha, a resident of Vokkalageri in the town. C.N. Rajesh, a resident of Kayi Angadi Street had gone on a pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi Temple recently, when the miscreant broke into his hose and allegedly decamped with 450 grams gold jewellery, a TV and Rs. 50,000 cash. Following a complaint by Rajesh, the Nanjangud Police registered a case and began investigation.
The Police, who found Narasimha moving about in a suspicious manner at Hullahalli Circle in the town on Aug.15, took him into custody. During interrogation, he confessed to have stolen jewellery and pledged it at a pawn brokers shop to buy an auto.
Following his confession, the Police recovered a TV, gold jewellery and the auto he had purchased, from the accused.
The nabbing and recovery operation was conducted by CPI Gopalakrishna and staff.
This post was published on August 19, 2017 6:33 pm