Tolichowki police crack two bike theft cases, recover 5 vehicles

The Tolichowki police have solved two two-wheeler theft cases, arrested one accused and recovered five stolen motorcycles worth Rs 5 lakh. According to police, the first complaint was lodged on February 6 by Khaja Nawab, a welding worker, who reported that his Honda Shine (TS15EV9042) was stolen. The vehicle had been parked outside New Modern Welding Shop near the Community Hall at Hakeempet, Tolichowki, on February 5 at around 10 am. When he returned about an hour later, the motorcycle was missing.

In the second case, Md. Saddam Hussain, a labourer, filed a complaint on February 6 stating that his Honda Shine (TS13ER8714) was stolen near Fatima Mosque in Brindavan Colony, Tolichowki. He had parked the bike at about 1.20 pm and discovered it missing when he returned at 1.45 pm after offering prayers.

During vehicle checking at Paramount Colony on February 25 at around 10 am, police noticed a suspicious person attempting to escape. The team chased and apprehended him at Gate No. 1 while he was riding a Honda Shine motorcycle. On questioning, he failed to produce valid documents and gave evasive replies.

The accused was identified as Mohammed Bashumiya, 22, a resident of Vinayak Nagar, Film Nagar, and a native of Karnataka. During interrogation, he confessed to committing vehicle thefts using a master key to earn easy money.

Police recovered the two stolen motorcycles linked to the cases along with three other Honda Shine bikes. Further investigation is in progress.