Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Gang Arrested for Multiple Thefts in Hyderabad
Police in Hyderabad caught a group of six people from Andhra Pradesh.
These people were stealing from temples and shops, and also taking motorcycles.
They came to Hyderabad because they thought they wouldn't be caught as easily as in their hometown.
The police got a tip and found them hiding in a rented house.
They admitted to doing many thefts.
The police took back stolen money, motorcycles, and tools they used for stealing.
The thieves are now in jail.
A six-member gang from Andhra Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad for committing multiple thefts.
The gang targeted temples and shops, using tools to break open shutters and stealing cash and valuables.
They also stole motorcycles to facilitate quick getaways.
The accused had relocated to Hyderabad to evade local law enforcement after being released on bail.
Police recovered stolen cash, two motorcycles, burglary tools, and mobile phones worth approximately Rs 4 lakh.
- Who
- A six-member gang from Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Arrested for a series of temple thefts, shutter liftings, and two-wheeler thefts.
- When
- November 9
- Where
- Hyderabad and Rachakonda (operations); Champapet (arrest)
- Why
- To avoid identification by local police and continue criminal activities after being released on bail.
Police View
Suspects' Actions
Reason for Operating in Hyderabad
Police View
The gang relocated to Hyderabad to evade identification by local police in Andhra Pradesh.
Suspects' Actions
The suspects claim they shifted operations to Hyderabad to avoid local police, resuming criminal activities after being released on bail.
- Number of Gang Members Arrested
- 6
- Types of Crimes Committed
- Temple thefts, shutter liftings, two-wheeler thefts
- Estimated Value of Stolen Property
- Around Rs 4 lakh
- Date of Arrest
- November 9
- Location of Arrest
- Champapet, Hyderabad
- Stolen Items Recovered
- Cash, two motorcycles, burglary tools, mobile phones
- Amount of Cash Recovered
- Rs. 17,104