Jeedimetla cops arrest 5-member gang involved in multiple mobile thefts
All the gang members were addicted to alcohol and consuming ganja
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: A gang involved in multiple mobile phone snatchings and thefts has been arrested. The Jeedimetla Police, who arrested five members of the gang, recovered stolen property worth Rs 3.5 lakh. The stolen property included two motorcycles and nine phones.
Facts of the case
On July 27, a complainant said she stated she was walking to her hostel towards the Shapur Nagar Bus stop while talking on the phone. On reaching near the Subham Hotel, two offenders on a black bike pushed her and snatched away her phone. Due to the attack, she received an injury to her right ear. She further stated that she identified that the pillion rider was wearing a red shirt.
Under the guidance of senior officers, team Jeedimetla PS, analysed footage from over CCTV cameras covering possible escape routes. By matching the modus operandi (MO) with known criminals and verifying suspect records, the accused were successfully identified and apprehended.
Modus operandi
All the gang members were addicted to alcohol and consuming ganja. The accused persons Varun, Shiva, Naresh, Kumar and Venkat used to assemble in the open areas behind Metro Station, Vignanpuri colony, Sangeeth Nagar, Kukatpally and Jagadgirigutta bus stop regularly in the evenings, where they consumed alcohol and ganja.
Under intoxication, they roamed around the areas of Kukatpally, Jeedimetla, Madhapur, JNTU, Prasanth Nagar and Moosapet to commit thefts and forcibly snatch mobile phones. They targeted the individuals who were walking alone, particularly women.
The accused, along with other associates, were previously involved in mobile phone snatching and automobile thefts at various police stations in Cyberabad and Hyderabad.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is on.
