Nagpur: The Crime Branch’s Unit-III has arrested a suspected vehicle thief and solved 11 theft cases, including 10 vehicle thefts and one mobile phone theft, in a major crackdown on property crimes in the city. Police recovered stolen property worth approximately Rs 4 lakh from the accused.
The accused has been identified as Simon alias Shetty Anthony Francis, who was apprehended following a sustained investigation into a series of vehicle thefts reported across Nagpur.
According to police, investigators analysing CCTV footage from multiple theft incidents identified the suspect and launched a search operation. Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch team detained Simon and questioned him.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to his involvement in 10 vehicle thefts and one mobile phone theft registered at various police stations across the city.
The cases solved include offences registered under the jurisdictions of Kotwali, Ajni, Sonegaon, Sitabuldi, Bhandewadi and Beltarodi police stations.
Police seized stolen property worth nearly Rs 4 lakh from the accused’s possession. After completing his medical examination, the accused, along with the recovered property, was handed over to Beltarodi Police Station for further legal action.
Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain whether the accused was involved in additional theft cases or had links to a larger vehicle theft network.
