In the ongoing crackdown on crime in Chennai, the Greater Chennai police have arrested 28 people, including five juveniles, for automobile theft and mobile snatching. The police recovered stolen items such as phones, gold chains, motorcycles, autorickshaws, gas cylinders, and cash. TNN reported
Chennai: In an effort to combat crime, the Greater Chennai police have made significant progress in the past week by apprehending 28 individuals involved in automobile theft and mobile snatching. This includes the arrest of five juveniles. Following a meeting, a special team led by crime inspectors successfully solved 20 cases and recovered various stolen items. These items include five phones, a 7.5 sovereign gold chain, four motorcycles, an autorickshaw, 15 LPG gas cylinders, and cash amounting to ₹16,500, as stated in an official release.
Additionally, recent articles have highlighted similar incidents in the area. One such article reports that a teenager and his juvenile accomplice engaged in a series of crimes in Chennai, including stealing a bike, snatching a mobile phone from a food delivery agent, and tragically, killing a morning walker. The offenders were apprehended by passersby and handed over to the police. During questioning, the duo confessed to stealing bikes for their snatchings, as they were seeking money to buy drugs. The teenager has been remanded in judicial custody, while the juvenile has been sent to a correctional facility.
Another article describes how a youth suspected of being involved in a chain snatching case in Madurai was shot by the city police. The suspect, identified as Stephen Raj, sustained a leg injury and was taken to the hospital. The incident occurred when the police attempted to arrest him based on a tip-off. Allegedly, the suspect attacked one of the police officers with a knife, leading the police to act in self-defense. The injured police officer, Ranjith Kumar, was also hospitalized.
These recent developments highlight the efforts made by law enforcement agencies in Chennai and Madurai to combat crime and ensure the safety of the public. The successful apprehension of multiple offenders involved in automobile theft and mobile snatching demonstrates the effectiveness of the ongoing drive against crime offenders..