Nagpur: Yashodhara Nagar police have arrested three persons for allegedly breaking into locked houses and stealing gold and silver ornaments, cash and other valuables to fund their personal indulgences. The police have recovered property worth approximately Rs 5.12 lakh during the operation.
The arrested accused have been identified as Praneel Walde, Sahil Meshram and Aryan Bhange. The arrests were made on the basis of confidential information and technical investigation conducted during the probe into a series of house break-ins.
According to the police, investigators kept a close watch on the movements of suspects while probing the burglaries. Technical leads and specific intelligence eventually helped the police trace the trio.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly revealed their involvement in theft cases reported within the jurisdiction of Yashodhara Nagar, Shantinagar, Gittikhadan and Kalamna police stations.
The police seized several gold ornaments, including mangalsutras, chains, rings and earrings, along with silver articles, cash and other valuables. Five two-wheelers were also recovered from the accused. The total value of the seized property has been estimated at Rs 5.12 lakh.
With leads emerging in cases registered across four police station jurisdictions, investigators are now verifying the recovered property and matching it with the details of the reported burglaries.
The police are also examining the possible involvement of the accused in other theft cases in the city. Further investigation is underway.
