Vasant Vihar police in Dehradun have arrested Sumit alias Satyam alias Cheerwa, 22, in connection with thefts at 3 shops in the GMS Road area. Police said the suspect was arrested within 24 hours of receiving the complaints and that stolen electronic items, jewellery and cash were recovered.
According to police, the thefts took place during the night of 31 October. The locks of 3 shops in the Vasant Vihar area were broken, and jewellery, cash and other goods were taken. Complaints were received on 1 November, after which separate cases were registered.
The investigation was conducted under the direction of the Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police. Several police teams were formed to identify the person responsible and trace the stolen property.
CCTV footage and arrest
Investigators examined footage from around 70 CCTV cameras installed at the crime scenes and in nearby areas. Police also reviewed information about suspects previously involved in theft cases.
Following information from an informant, police arrested Sumit near Malik Chowk on 2 November. The arrest came after the complaints were registered on 1 November, according to the police account.
Police said the suspect told investigators that he was addicted to drugs and committed thefts to fund the habit. Officers also said he had previously been jailed in theft and other criminal cases and had been released on bail a few days earlier. Police alleged that he was preparing to sell the stolen goods.
Items recovered
Police said the following items were recovered from the accused:
- one Acer laptop
- 2 Vivo mobile phones
- one pair of silver-coloured anklets
- one chain
- ₹4,300 in cash
Police further said 9 criminal cases had previously been registered against him. These cases include allegations under theft, housebreaking, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Arms Act.
The arrest and recovery relate to the investigation into the 3 shop thefts. The police account does not establish a court finding of guilt, and further legal proceedings will determine the case.
Conclusion
Vasant Vihar police say they arrested the 22-year-old suspect on 2 November after investigating thefts reported at 3 GMS Road shops and recovered a laptop, mobile phones, jewellery and ₹4,300 in cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the thefts take place?
The thefts took place at 3 shops in Dehradun’s GMS Road area, within the Vasant Vihar police jurisdiction.
Q. When did the thefts occur?
Police said the shops were broken into during the night of 31 October.
Q. When were the complaints registered?
Complaints were received and separate cases were registered on 1 November.
Q. When and where was the suspect arrested?
Police arrested Sumit alias Satyam alias Cheerwa near Malik Chowk on 2 November.
Q. What was recovered?
Police said they recovered an Acer laptop, 2 Vivo mobile phones, a pair of silver-coloured anklets, a chain and ₹4,300 in cash.
Q. How did police investigate the case?
Investigators examined footage from around 70 CCTV cameras and reviewed information about people previously involved in theft cases.
Q. How many earlier cases did police mention?
Police said 9 criminal cases had previously been registered against the accused, including cases under theft, housebreaking, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Arms Act.
