20-year-old arrested for two-wheeler theft in Mumbai; stolen vehicle recovered by police

The accused has multiple prior criminal cases, police said. PIC/MUMBAI POLICE

The Wadala TT Police in Mumbai on Monday arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a stolen two-wheeler case and recovered the vehicle.

The theft occurred between 6 pm on December 18 and 5.30 am on December 19 near Ekveera Ai Mitra Mandal, close to Ghodyacha Tabelya in Vijaynagar, Antop Hill.

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The complainant, 30-year-old Akash Pappu Singh, reported that his black Honda Activa 5G scooter had been stolen by an unknown person.

During the investigation, police teams led by Sub-Inspector Kiran Navale and other officers visited the scene and gathered information. However, the CCTV footage from the area was not available. Based on a tip-off, the police arrested Shubham Ashok Jayswar, a resident of the same locality. The accused reportedly confessed to the theft during interrogation. The stolen scooter was recovered from his possession.

Mumbai Police have asked citizens to remain vigilant against vehicle thefts

The accused has multiple prior criminal cases, police said. Following investigation, he was taken into custody on Monday at 9.43 pm.

The investigation was carried out under the guidance of by senior officers, including Vikram Deshmane, Additional Police Commissioner (Central Region), and other supervisory personnel.

The police have assured strict action in the case and advised residents to remain vigilant against vehicle thefts.