Robbers strike Chennai thrice in 3 different areas, one held

Three different incidents of robbery and mobile snatching were reported in the city and one arrested on Sunday night.
For representational purposes (Express Illustrations)
For representational purposes (Express Illustrations)

CHENNAI: Three different incidents of robbery and mobile snatching were reported in the city and one arrested on Sunday night. In the first incident, a group of unidentified men allegedly entered Loganatha Narayanasamy Government Arts College in Ponneri and damaged classrooms. The police said that they also burgled `4,500 from the college canteen and fled with many food packets.

In another part of the city, Gopi (75) of Rajaji Salai in Parrys Corner, was alone when a few men barged into his house. “While Gopi was asleep, unidentified men entered the house and robbed him of his TV set and `2000. His son returned the next morning to find the TV stolen,” police said. Meanwhile, one Balaji (22) of Washermenpet, who allegedly snatched a mobile phone and ran, was caught by the public. Around 18 mobile phones were seized from Balaji. He was arrested and remanded under judicial custody.

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