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Mumbai Police nab two habitual chain snatchers, recover stolen gold chains worth Rs.4 lakhs

A history-sheeter was arrested and his minor accomplice detained for allegedly snatching gold chains of morning walkers from various localities in Navi Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

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Published : Sep 21, 2021, 10:57 AM IST

Thane: A history-sheeter was arrested and his minor accomplice detained for allegedly snatching gold chains of morning walkers from various localities in Navi Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Bipin Kumar Singh told reporters on Monday that the main accused, identified as Vijay Chavan (20), was picked up from Govandi in Mumbai. Chavan and his partner in crime used to travel to Navi Mumbai on a motorcycle and target morning-walkers in areas such as Sanpada and Nerul.

A police official said the accused duo was involved in at least six cases of chain snatching in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.

The police recovered stolen chains worth Rs4.35 lakh and a two-wheeler worth Rs1 lakh used in the crime.

Also Read: Maha: Cops rescue toddler held captive for two months; history-sheeter held

(PTI)

Thane: A history-sheeter was arrested and his minor accomplice detained for allegedly snatching gold chains of morning walkers from various localities in Navi Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Bipin Kumar Singh told reporters on Monday that the main accused, identified as Vijay Chavan (20), was picked up from Govandi in Mumbai. Chavan and his partner in crime used to travel to Navi Mumbai on a motorcycle and target morning-walkers in areas such as Sanpada and Nerul.

A police official said the accused duo was involved in at least six cases of chain snatching in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.

The police recovered stolen chains worth Rs4.35 lakh and a two-wheeler worth Rs1 lakh used in the crime.

Also Read: Maha: Cops rescue toddler held captive for two months; history-sheeter held

(PTI)

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