The police team which arrested a man involved in more than 40 theft cases along with the seized gold ornaments and two wheeler.
Credit: DK Police
Mangaluru: A man accused in more than 40 theft cases across multiple districts and neighbouring states has been arrested by Venoor Police.
According to the police, the arrested is Aboobakkar alias Abdul Khader alias Itte Barpe Aboobakkar (70), a resident of Jokatte, Mangaluru, was taken into custody during the investigation of a recent house burglary.
The burglary occurred between October 2 and October 6, 2025, at a locked house in Kuthoor under the jurisdiction of Venoor Police Station.
Gold ornaments weighing 149 gm, valued at Rs 9.5 lakh, were reported stolen. A case was registered under Sections 331(1), 331(4), and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
During the investigation, police tracked down the accused, who is known for his involvement in numerous thefts across Karnataka and other states.
From him, officers recovered 56.850 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 5.65 lakh, along with a stolen two-wheeler valued at Rs 60,000, which had been reported stolen in the Konaje Police Station limits of Mangaluru.
The arrested was produced before the court.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of Belthangady Dy SP Rohini C K. The investigation team included Belthangady Circle Inspector B G Subbapoor Mutt, Venoor PSI Akshay Davagi.