5-Minute Heist: Drug-Addicted Serial Burglar Nabbed in Aurangabad
Devkund police arrested Raja Kumar, a drug-addicted thief who could loot vacant homes in under seven minutes.
The Devkund police in Aurangabad, Bihar, have successfully apprehended a serial burglar known for his lightning-fast thefts from vacant properties. The suspect, identified as Raja Kumar from Nauranga village, allegedly specialized in scouting locked homes and executing burglaries with surgical precision.
The 'Rapid-Fire' Thief
According to police officials, Raja Kumar was not an ordinary thief. Driven by an addiction to 'dry drugs', the suspect had developed a method that allowed him to enter a home and complete a burglary within a mere five to seven minutes. This speed made him a dangerous threat to residents who left their homes unattended.
How the Law Caught Up
The investigation into Kumar's activities gained momentum after a formal complaint was lodged by Prakash Kumar, a resident of Bandhawa village, whose home had been targeted by the burglar. Acting on the lead, the police launched a manhunt to track down the culprit.
The chase ended on Friday when officers spotted Kumar in the act of scouting for his next target. The police moved in swiftly, arresting him before he could strike again.
Recoveries and Confessions
During the arrest and subsequent search, the police recovered several stolen items from the suspect's possession, including a stolen gas cylinder. Under interrogation, the accused confessed to his crimes, admitting to the pattern of surveillance and theft.
Further revelations during the questioning revealed that Kumar's criminal activities weren't limited to residential homes. He admitted to stealing from local scrap shops in the past, though the police noted that no formal complaints had been filed regarding those specific incidents.
Legal Action
Station House Officer Niranjan Singh confirmed the arrest and the recovery of the stolen goods. Following the completion of all necessary legal formalities and interrogation, Raja Kumar has been sent to jail to face the charges.