Berhampur, Jan 12: Odisha Police on Sunday arrested three persons allegedly involved in multiple burglary cases in Ganjam district and recovered gold ornaments worth over ₹35 lakh, along with cash, silver and a scooter.
The accused have been identified as Chintu Sethy (28), the prime suspect, Deepak Kumar Pattanaik (33) and Akash Kumar Behera (32)—all residents of Berhampur.
According to Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M, the trio was involved in five burglary cases, including two cases registered at Berhampur Town Police Station and three at Nimakhandi Police Station.
Police recovered ₹8.50 lakh in cash, gold ornaments weighing 182.16 grams, 296 grams of silver, and a scooter used in the commission of the crimes. The total value of the seized articles is estimated to be over ₹35 lakh.
During interrogation, the accused confessed to their involvement in the burglaries. The SP said the trio used to roam the city and nearby localities during late-night hours, identifying locked houses before breaking open locks to steal gold, silver, cash and other valuables.
Investigations revealed that CCTV footage played a crucial role in tracking the movements of the accused, ultimately leading to their arrest.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain their involvement in other similar cases, police said.
