Chennai: The past few days, Kodambakkam had been riddled with mobile phone snatching. Police have finally put end to it by arresting regular offenders identified as Manikandan alias Keeraimani (22) and Mathew (19), both from Choolaimedu.
Inspector of police, Jyothi Lakshmi arrested the duo this morning at Trustpuram, Kodambakkam. The duo tried to escape but was eventually held by the police.
Police said they have been studying all the CCTV footage from the neighbourhood for a while before arresting the duo. They have been stealing expensive phones and selling them for Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000. A two-wheeler was seized from the duo.