Police Make Breakthrough in Rs 5 Lakh Theft Case at Uppinangady Arecanut Shop
Authorities discover suspicious motorcycle on CCTV that may link to previous theft in Beltangady
PUTTUR, Oct 29 — Police investigating the theft of Rs 5 lakh from an arecanut shop in Uppinangady have made significant progress after discovering a vital clue in the case.
The incident took place at a shop owned by Vasanth Gowda, a businessman dealing in forest produce and arecanut, situated in a commercial complex near Gandhi Park.
Following the theft report, police officials thoroughly examined CCTV footage from nearby areas and uncovered an important lead. An old motorcycle caught on camera has emerged as a key element in the investigation.
According to police sources, the motorcycle spotted in the footage bears a striking resemblance to one involved in a theft case near Beltangady last month. Investigators now suspect that the same group of thieves may be responsible for both incidents.
Acting on this discovery, the police have stepped up their investigation efforts. Teams are actively working to identify and locate the suspects linked to the motorcycle.
The case has been taken seriously by local authorities, who are determined to apprehend those responsible for the theft and recover the stolen money.
