Four youth held, three minors secured for stealing two-wheelers

The Mangaluru city police have arrested four youth and secured three minors in connection with the theft of two-wheelers in the city.

The police recovered six stolen two-wheelers from them and seized three motorcycles used to commit the thefts.

The six two-wheelers were stolen between October 12 and October 21 within the limits of the Mangaluru South police station, where four cases were registered, and the Ullal police station, where two cases were filed.

The police, in a release on Sunday, said the arrested youths had been identified as Mahammad Siyam, 19, of Vamanjoor; Muhammad Nasif, 19, of Jokatte; Mohammad Raheel, 18, of Vamanjoor; and Nikheel, 18, of Tiruvail.

The release said that all nine two-wheelers are worth ₹4.50 lakh.

Investigation revealed that the accused stole the vehicles to lead a lavish life by selling them at lower prices. The arrested youth were produced before a court, the release added.