Police arrested three burglars and recovered Rs 12.35 lakh worth property, including gold, silver, one LED TV and the US dollars worth Rs 85,000 from their possession at Bapatla on Friday.
According to Guntur rural SP Narayan Naik, the accused Vadavalli Srinu, Shaik Yusuf Basha and Paleti Manikyala Rao took to burglary to fund their vices. They used to break into houses and decamp with gold, silver and cash, when inmates are away. They are involved in nine theft
cases.
Vadavalli Srinu of Vizag was involved in several theft cases in Vizag and Guntur. Shaik Yusuf Basha was involved in house breaking cases in Prakasam and Guntur districts. He was also accused of lifting two-wheelers. Paleti Manikyala Rao of Bapatla was involved in murder and house breaking cases.
Police took the accused into custody while they were moving suspiciously at Bapatla Railpet Park. During the interrogation, they confessed to the crime.