Tirumala police have nabbed a youth “specialised” in snatching the chains. The accused is Harshavardhan, of Anantapur and he used a sports bike worth Rs 2 lakhs for his crimes in Tirumala, tirupati, Sri Kalahasthi and Tiruchanur. Police said the accused is an expert in chain snatching and pick pocketing.
The accused reportedly confessed to the police his crimes and several cases are filed against him in different police stations. Police are searching for two others who helped him during his crimes.