Nellore: Chinna Bazaar police in Nellore have arrested four members of an inter-state theft and robbery gang and recovered stolen cash, a car, gold and silver ornaments, and weapons.
Police said the case came to light after a passenger waiting at the RTC bus stand in Nellore on May 2 was allegedly targeted by the accused. The suspects reportedly approached him in a white car, offered him a lift towards Kadapa, and later allegedly threatened him with a knife after travelling a short distance. They are said to have robbed him of Rs 7,200 and a mobile phone before pushing him out of the vehicle and fleeing.
Following a complaint, Chinna Bazaar police, led by inspector Ch. Koteswar Rao, registered a case and launched an investigation. Acting on information, a police team led by sub-inspector A. Ayyappa traced the suspects near Donthali Cross on Podalakur Road on May 6.
The arrested persons are residents of Tirupati, Kadapa and Prakasam districts. Police said one of them already has a suspect sheet against him.
During interrogation, police recovered the stolen cash, a car linked to a theft case in Tirupati, gold and silver ornaments connected to a burglary in Vedayapalem, along with knives and iron rods allegedly used in the offences.
Police officials appreciated the investigation team for the swift detection of the case.
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