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Thief wanted in 100 cases held in Bengaluru

A 35-year-old thief, who was wanted in more than 100 cases in Be... Read More
BENGALURU: A 35-year-old thief, who was wanted in more than 100 cases in Bengaluru and had made his Honda City car his home, was arrested on Sunday.


Santosh, a resident of Tavarekere, had been arrested several times in the past. But each time he came out on bail, he resumed stealing from locked houses and abstained from court hearings.

There was a theft case reported at Suddaguntepalya police station in August where a TV set, fans, a geyser and other valuables were stolen. CCTV footage revealed Santosh’s involvement, but it took three months for police to trace him as he literally lived out of his car.

Santosh spent his earnings to lead a lavish life. He would zero in on locked houses and break open doors using an iron rod.

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