Police in Maharashtra’s Latur district have arrested a man allegedly involved in a string of mobile phone thefts and recovered 16 stolen phones worth over Rs 2.80 lakh, officials confirmed on Friday.
A series of thefts targeting houses and shops had been reported across different parts of the district in recent weeks. In response, police formed a dedicated investigation team to track down the culprit.
Using technical surveillance, investigators found that the suspect was attempting to sell the stolen phones. A trap was laid at Babhalgaon Chowk, where the suspect was detained on April 16.
The accused, identified as Mahadev Sanmukhrao (22), was found in possession of all 16 stolen devices, each reported stolen from different locations in Latur district.
Police continue to investigate if more individuals are connected to the thefts and have urged residents to report suspicious activity related to second-hand mobile sales.
