2 held for theft at Hallomajra house, stealing vehicles

The two accused of for stealing vehicles, theft at a house in Hallomajra were arrested following a tip off; police recovered two motorcycles and other stolen articles from their possession.

Police arrested two men for allegedly lifting two motorcycles and stealing valuables after breaking into a house in Hallomajra.

Police arrested two men for allegedly stealing vehicles, theft at a house in Hallomajra. (HT File)

The accused, identified as Vikas, 24, of Naya Gaon, and Govinda, 20, of Dhanas, were arrested following a tip-off. Police recovered two motorcycles and other stolen articles from their possession.

Detailing the arrests, police said, “On April 5, we got a tip-off that two men who are involved in house theft of Hallomajra, were spotted in Khuda Lahora. Police apprehended the accused near the botanical garden. During interrogation, they confessed to having stolen from residential areas of Deep Complex and Hallomajra.”

“One of the accused also confessed to stealing two motorcycles from Hallomajra and another from Panchkula. He installed fake registration plates on the stolen two-wheelers. However, both the motorcycles have been recovered,” police added.

The two have previously been arrested in four cases of burglary, snatching, robbery and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The two were produced in court and sent to judicial custody for 14 days.