CHENNAI: Police arrested a 23-year-old history-sheeter for stealing a two-wheeler parked outside a tea shop in Maduravoyal, and have recovered the vehicle.

The complainant, Sulaiman Fashil (36), a cinema industry professional from Muniyappa Nagar, Nerkundram, reported that his nephew Arif had parked his scooter outside a tea shop near the Eri Karai signal in Maduravoyal on April 2.

When Arif returned, the vehicle was missing. Based on Fashil’s complaint, Maduravoyal police registered a case. A team identified the accused as Harisudhan (23), a resident of Pari Street, Alappakkam, who was arrested on Thursday. The stolen scooter was recovered from his possession.

Probe revealed that Harisudhan has a criminal record, with 9 cases pending against him at various police stations including Vellavedu, Thiruverkadu, Padiravettu, and Sriperumbudur.