Thane: Police arrest man involved in 50 chain-snatching cases
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man allegedly involved in about 50 cases of chain-snatching in Thane and the neighboring Palghar and Mumbai districts. The man, identified as Pradeep Banerjee, was arrested by the Kashimira police on April 6, District Rural Superintendent of Police Mahesh Patil said today. Police seized stolen gold jewelry and a scooter without the number plate from him. Here's more.
Accused admitted involvement in 50 cases of chain-snatching
Police also arrested the accused's wife and another man for the sale and purchase of the stolen jewelry. Patil said that during interrogation, the accused admitted about his involvement in nearly 50 cases of chain-snatching in three districts from January this year.
Accused earlier arrested in other chain-snatching cases
Banerjee was earlier arrested in a chain-snatching case registered at the Kasarwadavali police station of Thane city and lodged in Thane Central Jail. He was released on bail in January-end. Immediately after coming out of the jail, the accused stole the scooter from a local court's premises and again started snatching the gold chains of women. The accused was booked under relevant IPC sections.
