A Hyderabad-based techie was arrested in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) for a series of night-time burglaries. Police recovered 699 grams of gold and 3.8 kilograms of silver from him.
The suspect reportedly targeted homes and jewelry shops during the night. Authorities said he had been under surveillance for some time before being caught. The stolen items were found in his possession when the police conducted a search.
Officials praised the quick action of the police, which helped recover valuable gold and silver and prevent further thefts. They are now investigating if he was working alone or had accomplices.
The techie has been booked under relevant theft and burglary laws, and police are questioning him to get more details about his activities. Authorities have also warned residents to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to help prevent such crimes in the future.
