Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Five arrested for stealing premium grapes
Five people were caught for stealing expensive Red Globe grapes from a farm in Chikkaballapur.
They took about three tonnes of grapes at night and sold them quickly to avoid getting caught.
The police found them using CCTV footage and local information.
The farmer who grew the grapes was very upset because he had spent a lot of time and money taking care of the crop.
The police are still checking if these thieves have done similar crimes before.
Five people arrested for stealing three tonnes of premium Red Globe grapes.
Theft occurred on the night of July 14 in Chikkaballapur district.
Accused sold the grapes at wholesale rates to avoid suspicion.
Police recovered Rs 2.5 lakh from the accused.
Farmers demand stronger security measures during harvest season.
- Who
- Five accused: Ambarish, Anil, Venkatesh, Vishwanath, and another Venkatesh
- What
- Theft of premium Red Globe grapes
- When
- Night of July 14
- Where
- Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka
- Why
- To sell the grapes at wholesale rates and make a profit
Farmers
Thieves
Security Measures
Farmers
Farmers demand stronger security measures during harvest season.
Thieves
Thieves exploited the lack of security to steal the grapes.
- Date of Theft
- July 14
- Location
- Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka
- Amount Stolen
- Three tonnes of Red Globe grapes
- Cash Recovered
- Rs 2.5 lakh
- Number of Accused
- Five