Puttur: Two arrested for Rs 5 lakh daylight theft at Uppinangady arecanut shop

Mangalore Today News Network

Puttur, December 12, 2025: Police have taken into custody two suspects involved in a daylight theft at an arecanut and forest produce purchase centre located in the commercial complex near Gandhi Park. The accused had allegedly broken into the shop and stolen ₹5 lakh in cash along with a bag containing documents and cheques.

The arrested individuals, identified as Muhammad Shahbad (26) and Jamsheed (25), both residents of Mudigere, were earlier apprehended by N.R. Pura Police in Chikkamagaluru district in connection with another theft case. During interrogation, the duo reportedly confessed to the Uppinangady theft as well, following which Uppinangady Police secured their custody and registered a case.

The incident occurred on October 27 at the trading centre owned by Vasanth, situated in the Shriram Gopal Kamat Commercial Complex near Gandhi Park. On that afternoon, the shop owner had locked the cash drawer and stepped out to use the restroom, leaving the shutter open. On returning, he found the drawer broken open and ₹5 lakh missing. A complaint was subsequently filed at the Uppinangady Police Station.

After obtaining custody of the accused from N.R. Pura Police, a team led by Rural Police Inspector Nagaraju brought them to Uppinangady, conducted a spot inspection, and formally registered the case.