Thane, Oct 14 The Crime Branch of Thane Police has arrested a man who, along with his accomplices, allegedly robbed elderly citizens on roads through distraction and impersonation tricks, an official said on Wednesday.
Dinesh Babu Manjrekar (37), a resident of Mahape in Navi Mumbai, was arrested on October 5, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav.
Manjrekar’s father Babu Irappa Manjrekar and another accomplice named Sudesh alias Babu Tanaji Mahade (55) were absconding, he said.
The accused approached senior citizens on roads claiming old acquaintance and tricked them into handing over their valuables, the DCP said.
Police have recovered a total of 212 grams of gold jewellery valued at Rs 24,24,000, the DCP said.
The trio are suspected to be involved in multiple cases including six cases registered in Badlapur, four in Ulhasnagar, one in Panvel city and another in Koparkhairane.
Dinesh Manjrekar has 29 previous cases registered against him in Mumbai (20), Navi Mumbai (1), Mira-Bhayandar (2) and Thane City (6), related to offences ranging from armed robbery and theft to confidence tricks. He also has a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
(PTI News)
