The Tiruvallur district police on Wednesday arrested two persons — Sakthivel (33) and Musakani (24) — in Arambakkam police limits in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts reported in and around Gummidipoondi. Over 33 sovereigns of gold and several electronic goods were recovered from them. Police said a special team was formed after several incidents of burglaries, thefts and chain snatchings were reported in and around Gummidipoondi in the past few months. On Tuesday night, Sakthivel and Musakani were fleeing after robbing a man off `500 in cash and a mobile phone, when they were caught during a vehicle check.