Pramesh S Jain
Following a mobile snatching case reported few days ago,the Mahadevapura police on tuesday arrested a 24-year-old man and recovered 80 mobile phones worth Rs.20 lakh from him.
The accused identified as Mohammed Hamid,resident of Hegde Nagar used to move around the area targeting people walking with mobile phones.
The accused had snatched a mobile phone from Potharaj, a private firm employee while he was returning to his Paying guest accommodation from work .
Based on the complaint,the police swung into action and track down the accused near Hoodi bus stop while he was waiting for his prey .
Based on his confession the police arrested two of his associates who were helping the accused to disposed the robbed mobile phones in grey market .
