Thief arrested with jewellery, 20 cell phones

Chandigarh, January 2

The police have arrested a 25-year-old youth, Gaurav, and recovered stolen diamond and gold jewellery and 20 cell phones from his possession.

The suspect, a resident of Ram Darbar, is accused of committing a theft at a house in Sector 22 on December 31. The complainant, Sandeep Kumar, had reported theft of a diamond ring, a stone ring, a gold ring, a gold chain and Rs10,000 from n almirah at his house.

During investigation, it came to fore that the suspect used to steal mobile phones from persons sleeping in verandahs outside shops at various markets in the city.

At least 10 cases of theft, snatching and loot were registered against him, said the police. The suspect was today produced before a court, which sent him to one-day police remand.

The police said the suspect was seen coming out of the house with a bag in the CCTV footage. He was arrested near Sanatan Dharam temple on January 1.

A case has been registered against him. —TNS