Navi Mumbai: Delivery boy arrested in chain-snatching cases; Rs 8.42 lakh property recovered

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The Navi Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Kumar Babu Chavan (24), a delivery boy, for his alleged involvement in chain-snatching cases in Sanpada, Vashi and Koparkhairane.

Police said Chavan was arrested on September 25 at around 6.40 pm after CCTV footage helped them identify him. Nine chain-snatching cases have been detected so far.

Gold ornaments worth Rs 7.92 lakh recovered

Police recovered 68.84 grams of gold ornaments valued at Rs 7.92 lakh, along with the scooter allegedly used in the offences.

The total value of the recovered property is estimated at around Rs 8.42 lakh.