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Crime
Anantapur Arrests Mall‑Theft Burglar Who Targeted Only Malls
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 10:16 PM
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Police in Anantapur have detained a burglar who had been targeting malls, following a series of thefts across the city. The arrest comes after a sting operation that linked the suspect to multiple incidents.
Police in Anantapur have taken a suspect into custody after a series of thefts from shopping malls across the city. The burglar, who had been targeting only malls, was apprehended during a sting operation conducted by local authorities.
The arrest was announced by the Anantapur Police Commissioner, who said the suspect had been on the run for several weeks. The police were able to link the burglar to multiple incidents through surveillance footage and witness statements.
The suspect was taken into custody at a police station in Anantapur and is expected to face charges related to theft and burglary. The police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity near malls to help prevent further incidents.
The arrest was announced by the Anantapur Police Commissioner, who said the suspect had been on the run for several weeks. The police were able to link the burglar to multiple incidents through surveillance footage and witness statements.
The suspect was taken into custody at a police station in Anantapur and is expected to face charges related to theft and burglary. The police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity near malls to help prevent further incidents.