The Charkop police have busted an unusual bike theft racket in Kandivli, where stolen two-wheelers were not sold, but rented out to delivery agents, creating a steady illegal income stream. A 23-year-old accused has been arrested, and five stolen vehicles have been recovered, leading to the detection of five cases registered over the past two years.

The arrested accused, Mohammed Rais Shamsulla Shah, is a resident of Ambujwadi, Malwani, Malad West. Police recovered five stolen two-wheelers, including Honda Activa, Suzuki Access 125, and Honda Shine models, all linked to theft cases registered at Charkop police station.