Nagpur: Crime Branch has arrested a 29-year-old thief for stealing a 22-carat gold necklace worth 4.50 lakh from a parked car near Shree Mohini complex last week. The incident occurred on June 10 between 8.30pm and 9 pm. Complainant Mitesh Rahangdale (29), a resident of Gondia, had kept the gold necklace purchased from Pukhraj Jewellers, Manewada, in a white bag inside his car parked near Shree Mohini complex. The accused broke left rear door glass and fled with the bag. Acting on a complaint, Crime Branch team conducted technical surveillance and identified the accused as Zain Ali Bandeali, resident of Rajura, Chandrapur, and arrested him. The accused confessed to the crime. Police recovered the necklace, a phone, and a 2-wheeler. Zain has been handed over to Sadar police for further probe.
