New Delhi: A 31-year-old MBA graduate was arrested from Nand Nagri area. Police said that the accused was involved in theft cases and 72 stolen mobiles were recovered from him.
Police identified the accused as Mohammad Sajid. After not getting a decent job, he started night burglary in mobile shops with his associate Lucky.
"He also used to give English tuition to the students in his area. When he was apprehended, he tried to influence the police team speaking in the English language," police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dr G Ramgopal Naik said that one head constable Gurcharan had received a youtube video of a burglar March 26 being circulated on social media in which two burglars stole mobiles from two shops located in Karawal Nagar and Loni area. HC Gurcharan identified one burglar Sajid.
"Sajid disclosed that his associate is Pankaj used the specially modified iron road to break the lock and shutter of closed shops during the nights and within minutes, they used to steal the mobile phones from there as mobile phones can be sold easily in the markets," said DCP Crime.
Then, they use to sell mobiles in markets or to innocent persons after small discounts. His associate is still absconding.