In Nagpur, police apprehended a suspected serial thief, identified as Harsh alias Ekka Ramteke, 25, following a CCTV investigation linked to a recent bag-snatching incident. Authorities located Ramteke hiding in a vehicle near the Hudkeshwar tunnel. This arrest highlights the effectiveness of surveillance technology in aiding law enforcement efforts to combat theft in urban areas.
As per police, on Sept 12 a man riding a two-wheeler allegedly snatched a bag from a woman near Santoshi Mata temple on Narsala Road around 10.30am. The bag contained Rs10,000 cash, a mobile phone and documents, with the total value of the stolen property estimated to be around Rs15,000. Police said he allegedly stole a scooter near Dighori on Sept 6 and abandoned it after riding it towards Tumsar when it ran out of fuel.
During questioning, police said Ramteke allegedly admitted to bag-snatching and also disclosed details of two earlier vehicle thefts. police received information that he was near Hudkeshwar tunnel in a car While searching for the suspect. A police team rushed to the spot and took Ramteke into custody. The following day, he allegedly stole a bike from Tumsar and returned to Nagpur. Police are now investigating whether the accused is linked to other similar thefts in the city.