Arrest-representative image  (Illustrations: Jancy Rani)
Chennai

Mobile snatching youth held after on-foot chase in Chennai

The probe revealed that the duo had just snatched a mobile phone from a pedestrian.

DT NEXT Bureau

CHENNAI: An Armed Reserve constable, Bhuvanesh Prabhu, chased and nabbed a 21-year-old suspect after he moved suspiciously and took to his heels with his accomplice after noticing the policeman in Abhiramapuram.

The probe revealed that the duo had just snatched a mobile phone from a pedestrian.

The chase was 500 metres long.

One of the accused, identified as Joshua of Abhiramapuram, was caught and handed over to the Abhiramapuram police. Search for his accomplice is under way.

Police officers commended police constable Bhuvanesh Prabhu for his alertness and prompt action in apprehending a suspect.

Also Read

DMK seeks ballot papers, withdrawal of SIR

TNPDCL conducts mock drills in 17 circles across 14 coastal districts ahead of monsoon

Used syringes found in Madurai stadium toilets, police probe possible drug use

Tiruvallur woman dies by suicide after losing two sons; husband critical

CMRL case: ED pastes summons at ex-CM Vijayan's house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23

SCROLL FOR NEXT