Police arrest man for multiple thefts, recover valuables worth ₹1.36 crore
According to the police, the accused has been identified as a native of Bengaluru North in Karnataka, but presently resides at Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad of Telangana; cases have been registered against the accused in both Karnataka and Telangana, apart from various locations in Andhra Pradesh
On Tuesday, police in Ongole arrested a 38-year-old man named Sohail Khan, also known as Mohammad Sameer Khan, for his involvement in multiple thefts across various cities. The recovered stolen items, valued at ₹1.36 crore, included gold jewelry, cash, and a vehicle. Sohail Khan, originally from Bengaluru, but currently residing in Hyderabad, allegedly engaged in betting and gambling using stolen cash.
To avoid detection, he would steal mobile phones and purchase two-wheelers using stolen SIM cards on online classified platforms. After committing thefts, he would travel on the stolen vehicles to target unlocked houses, sell the stolen valuables, and melt down gold jewelry at his rented house in Hyderabad. On August 5, 2026, Sohail Khan traveled from Hyderabad to Ongole on a motorcycle purchased through an e-commerce website.
He committed thefts at two houses in Ongole on the same evening. Special investigation teams were formed after the police identified him through CCTV footage analysis and field information. On Tuesday, Sohail Khan attempted to flee from police while traveling to Ongole, but he was arrested. The accused had a history of multiple thefts in several locations, including Karnataka and Telangana.
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