Mangaluru, December 18: A thief who was involved in many cases including the Pajir church theft case was arrested by the Konaje police on Thursday, December 18th.
The arrested person is identified as Abdul Jaffer (19) son of Khader from Pavoor Akbar Nagar.
Abdul Jaffer had stolen mobiles and other items from a mobile shop at Deralakatte and fancy stores. He was also a member of the gang which burgled Pajir church.
Police had recently arrested Azharuddin, Mustaq and Afreez in connection to the Pajir theft case. The police gathered information from them and then arrested Abdul Jaffer.
Cell phones, fancy items, some items stolen from the church and two bikes that were stolen by Abdul Jaffer were confiscated by the police.
Police are searching for three more persons believed to belong to Abdul Jaffer’s gang.
