Bike mechanic arrested for snatching gold chain in Saidabad
Police recovered a gold chain and a motorcycle worth Rs 3.5 lakh after the arrest of the 34-year-old suspect.
A 34-year-old bike mechanic was arrested on Monday for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman in Saidabad, according to Telangana Today.
The suspect, Mohd Ghouse Pasha, also known as Ghouse of Balapur, allegedly committed the theft on October 26 near Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple on Gaddiannaram Road.
Police said the man tricked the woman into stopping by claiming a mixer repair shop owner wanted to speak with her before he snatched the chain and fled on a motorcycle.
The Task Force (Charminar) and Saidabad police arrested the suspect following a complaint and recovered the gold chain and a bike, valued at Rs 3.5 lakh.
The suspect was allegedly burdened by debts and cricket betting losses.