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Vellore man arrested for car thefts near Katpadi railway station
Police have apprehended a suspect following an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts in the Katpadi railway station area. Authorities used CCTV surveillance footage to track down and arrest the accused at his hideout in Vellore.
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Investigators have arrested Stephen Raj in connection with multiple car thefts reported near Katpadi railway station in Tamil Nadu. The arrest came after a dedicated police operation that involved the analysis of surveillance camera footage from the area.
Special investigation teams reviewed CCTV recordings to identify and locate the suspect. The footage analysis proved instrumental in establishing a connection between Raj and the vehicle thefts, enabling authorities to narrow down his location.
Police tracked Raj to his hideout in Vellore, where he was subsequently apprehended. The arrest is expected to provide law enforcement with crucial information regarding the criminal network operating in the Katpadi railway station vicinity.
The case is part of ongoing efforts by regional police to curb vehicle theft in high-traffic areas and transportation hubs. Authorities are conducting further investigations to determine whether Raj was involved in additional incidents and to identify any accomplices.