CHENNAI: In a swift operation, the CMBT police have arrested two men involved in a daring chain-snatching incident at the Koyambedu bus terminus on Thursday afternoon. The police have recovered the stolen gold chain and seized the vehicle used in the crime.
The victim, Arthi (20), a college graduate from Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district, was waiting with relatives near a bus stand gate on Thursday. The group was en route to Andhra Pradesh. At around noon, two unidentified men on a two-wheeler approached her, snatched the one sovereign gold chain she was wearing, and sped away.
Based on a complaint filed by Arthi, a special team from the CMBT police station, led by an Inspector, launched an immediate investigation. Their efforts led to the arrest of the two accused within hours.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammed Jaaber (27) from Villivakkam and Vivek (32) from Padi. The police recovered the stolen one-sovereign gold chain from their possession. Additionally, the two-wheeler and a mobile phone used in the commission of the crime have been seized.
During interrogation, it was revealed that the prime accused, Mohammed Jaaber, is a history-sheeter with 14 prior criminal cases registered against him at the J.J. Nagar police station. His accomplice, Vivek, also has two existing criminal cases.
Both accused were produced before a judicial magistrate on Thursday evening and have been remanded to judicial custody. Further investigation is ongoing.