Bhatkal police arrest man over Tempo Traveller theft; vehicle traced to Andhra Pradesh

Bhatkal, 22 Oct: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Bhatkal Town Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the theft of a Tempo Traveller parked near National Highway 66 at Mankuli in September. Investigators suspect that the stolen vehicle was taken to Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.

The accused, identified as Sahil, is a resident of the area falling under Doddapete Police Station limits in Shivamogga. He was produced before a court, which remanded him to police custody for further investigation.

The case was registered following a complaint filed by Krishna Anant Naik, a resident of Neeragadde in Mundalli.

According to police, Sahil is allegedly involved in several vehicle thefts involving motorcycles, cars and Tempo Travellers. As many as 12 theft cases have reportedly been registered against him in different places, including Ramanagara, Bengaluru and Shivamogga.

During the investigation, police found that the accused allegedly drove the stolen vehicle from Bhatkal through Kollur to Ayanur near Shivamogga, where he changed its number plate. He then travelled through Chitradurga to Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.

The identity of the person suspected of purchasing the vehicle in Anantapur has not yet been established. Police are continuing efforts to recover the stolen vehicle and identify others who may have been involved in the theft.