Kalyan: In a significant breakthrough against vehicle theft, the Khadakpada Police in Kalyan arrested a most-wanted habitual offender allegedly involved in a series of motorcycle thefts across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The accused, identified as Abbas Shahjor Sayyed (25), was apprehended after an intensive investigation, leading to the recovery of nine stolen two-wheelers collectively valued at Rs 6.35 lakh.
Arrest Helps Solve Eight Vehicle Theft Cases
Police said the arrest has helped solve eight vehicle theft cases registered in the jurisdictions of Kalyan, Thane City, Murbad and Khadakpada police stations. Investigators further revealed that the accused was also wanted in connection with three property-related offences, including robbery cases, registered with Kapurbawdi and Badlapur police stations.
According to the police, the investigation began after a motorcycle worth Rs 40,000 was stolen on August 4 from the Gandhari area near the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) solid waste depot, located off Vadavali Road. The motorcycle owner subsequently lodged a complaint at the Khadakpada Police Station.
CCTV Footage And Intelligence Lead To Arrest
Acting on the FIR a special investigation team led by Senior Police Inspector Rajendra Khedkar, under the supervision of Crime Inspector Premnath Dhole, along with Police Sub-Inspectors Satish Patil and Bhushan Devare, and police personnel including Maruti Andhale launched a detailed probe.
The team analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas, examined technical evidence and relied on confidential intelligence inputs to identify the suspect. Within 24 hours of the theft being reported, police received credible information indicating the involvement of Abbas Sayyed a known repeat offender.
Accused Arrested In Gandhari; Stolen Bike Recovered
A combing operation was immediately launched in the Gandhari locality resulting in the accused's arrest. Abbas Sayyed, a resident of Malang Nagar, Irani Basti near Ambivli railway station on the Kalyan-Kasara railway line, was taken into custody and the stolen motorcycle was recovered from his possession.
Following his arrest, the accused was produced before a court in Kalyan which remanded him to police custody for further investigation.
During sustained interrogation, police recovered nine stolen motorcycles worth ₹6.35 lakh, allegedly stolen from different locations. The recoveries enabled investigators to detect eight pending vehicle theft cases spread across multiple police jurisdictions.
Officials stated that Abbas Sayyed had been on the radar of both the Mumbai Police and Thane Police for his alleged involvement in multiple property offences. His arrest is expected to provide crucial leads into other unsolved crimes and the possible involvement of additional members of an organised vehicle theft network.
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