Police in Hyderabad have arrested a habitual offender involved in a gold theft case and recovered around 17 tulas of gold ornaments.
Incident Details
The accused, Annareddy Venkata Siva Reddy (35), a native of Kurnool, allegedly committed the theft while traveling on a private bus from Anantapur to Hyderabad.
- He reportedly targeted sleeping passengers during the journey
- Stole gold ornaments from a woman passenger
- Got down midway to escape without suspicion
Police Investigation
Based on the victim’s complaint, a case was registered at Afzalgunj Police Station.
- Police used CCTV footage and field investigation to trace the accused
- He was apprehended near MGBS (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station) while trying to sell the stolen gold
- Officers recovered the stolen ornaments from his possession
Criminal Background
Police revealed that the accused is a repeat offender:
- Involved in multiple theft cases across Andhra Pradesh
- Allegedly committed the crime to support addictions and a lavish lifestyle
Current Status
The accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway.
Summary
The swift action by police led to the recovery of stolen gold and arrest of a serial theft suspect, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb crime targeting passengers during travel.
