Bengaluru, Jun 7: T wo youths, who allegedly burgled houses and committed thefts in PG accommodations in Whitefield and other south-east localities of Bengaluru, have been arrested. The youths became friends while doing drugs and used the proceeds to make fun trips to Goa, police said.
Bellandur police have recovered stolen booty worth Rs 20 lakh, 12 laptops and 32 mobile phones from Vijay, 24, of Malur in Kolar district and Surya alias Psycho Surya, 22, a resident of Hassan.
Duo addicted to ganja
Vijay was an autorickshaw driver in Chandapura area and Surya was doing some odd jobs in the same area. They were addicted to ganja and became close friends. They began burgling houses in the wee hours to arrange money to buy ganja. Later, they expanded their operations. They targeted PG accommodations where most of the inmates used to keep the main doors unlocked. They also committed burglaries at several houses in Parappana Agrahara and Bellandur area.
Police arrested Vijay last week and based on his inputs, Surya was taken into custody on Saturday. The duo sold most of the stolen gadgets in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. "With their arrest, we've solved over 12 cases reported in Bellandur, Parappana Agrahara, Attibele and Anekal police stations," cops said.
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