The Bengaluru West division police have arrested 26 habitual offenders, detected 51 cases of burglary, chain snatching and vehicle thefts.

The arrests were made over the last one week’s duration while the cases were registered across various police stations in the West division over a period of 6 months to one year.

During the time period, the police said that they recovered gold jewellery and a two-wheeler worth Rs 60 lakh as well.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West, Ravi Channannavar lauded his men and announced Rs 1 lakh as a reward to the team that nabbed the most number of culprits. The police have also arrested the people who had purchased the stolen goods from the culprits.

“Anyone who offers a shelter to these criminals or buys stolen properties from the offenders will also land in jail along with the criminals,” said Channannavar.