Accused arrested for mobile theft in Bengaluru

Sampigehalli police arrested Mohammed Mubarak (20), who was targeting pedestrians for mobile theft. Police stated that mobile phones of various companies, worth ₹2 lakh, were seized from the accused. The incident occurred when Charan K. Nair, a resident of 1st phase, JP Nagar, was walking with a friend and talking on his mobile phone near Vasanthi Avanti Apartment in Racheanahalli on August 10. The accused, who arrived on a scooter, snatched the mobile phone and fled. Police stated that the accused was a resident of Kogilu Layout, Yelahanka, and was stealing mobile phones from pedestrians in various parts of the city.