Thane News: 19-Year-Old Youth Nabbed By Ulhasnagar Crime Branch For Motorcycle Theft; 8 Stolen Bikes Worth ₹3.9 Lakh Seized

Ulhasnagar, May 14, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough, Crime Branch Unit 4 of the Ulhasnagar Police arrested a 19-year-old youth involved in a series of motorcycle thefts across Thane, Kalyan, and Thane Rural areas. The arrest led to the recovery of eight stolen motorcycles, collectively valued at ₹3.9 lakh.

Acting on a tip-off about a group of individuals loitering near the Ulhas River with a stolen bike, Assistant Police Sub-Inspector Bande and his team laid a trap near Amardai Company. They apprehended the suspect, identified as Harshad Bharat Supe, a resident of Ulhasnagar. Upon interrogation near Gaikwad Pada Vitthal Mandir in Ulhasnagar-5, Supe confessed to stealing multiple motorcycles with the assistance of a minor accomplice.

The recovered motorcycles were linked to theft cases registered at various police stations, including Vitthalwadi, Hill Line, Kalyan Taluka, Padgha, and Vartaknagar. While the minor has been handed over to his guardians with a formal letter of understanding, Supe has been turned over to Vitthalwadi Police for further legal proceedings.

This arrest underscores the effectiveness of coordinated policing efforts in curbing vehicle thefts in the region. The Ulhasnagar Crime Branch continues to investigate the extent of the thefts and any potential connections to broader criminal networks.