Two held for stealing phone, cash from parked car

Two held for stealing phone, cash from parked car

Two held for stealing phone, cash from parked car

T’puram: Police arrested two men for stealing a mobile phone and cash from a parked car near Kazhakkoottam junction. The arrested persons were identified as Kumar, 50, of Pullupuram, Pathanamthitta, and Unnimon, 42, of Karavaloor, Punalur in Kollam district.The incident took place near Aswathy Silks on Sunday evening. The vehicle owner, a Thiruvananthapuram resident, parked his car and stepped away briefly. Though the door was closed, he reportedly did not lock it, and the culprits had noticed it.Taking advantage of the owner’s absence, the duo stole a bag containing a mobile phone and Rs 3,000 in cash from the car before escaping from the scene.Based on the car owner’s complaint, Kazhakkoottam police launched an investigation. Reviewing CCTV footage from the area helped identify the suspects, who were tracked down and taken into custody on Sunday night.The accused were produced before a magistrate on Monday and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. Police said further investigation was underway to check if the duo was involved in similar incidents in the region.Police urged the public to be cautious and ensure vehicles are properly locked when unattended, especially in busy commercial areas.

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