Stay Alert: Suspicious Gang of Thieves Are Carrying Robbery in Mangalore City – Share The Information

The city police have cautioned people about a professional gang of thieves who are on the prowl. A gang of five thieves made away with ₹10,000 from the house in Vivekanand Nagar of Kodikal. The thieves entered the house at 2 a.m. by breaking open the grill of a window to enter a room while the residents were sleeping. The thieves have searched the house and left around 3 a.m. with ₹10,000 in a cupboard.

Police suspect the incident to be the work of one ‘Chaddi’ gang. These members said to be from Madhya Pradesh move barefoot wearing “Chaddi” (shorts). These professionals are active during the monsoon and carry necessary cutting tools to enter houses. These thieves are said to be notorious.

A complaint was filed at the Urwa Police Station. It was registered for offences punishable under Sections 331 (4) and 305 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The police visited the spot and secured the CCTV images that showed the entry and exit of the gang members. Special teams have been formed to trace the accused.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) B.P. Dinesh Kumar have asked people to be more alert in the night and said in case of suspicious movement or sounds, people should immediately report to the police by dialing 112. People should install CCTVs at their houses and those who have installed them should ensure that the CCTVs are working. The front and rear doors should be properly locked, and windows should be properly closed, he said.