Google Maps Used By Thieves To Target Homes Across Three States: Here’s How
Police have arrested a gang of thieves accused of using Google Maps to identify houses for burglary across three states. The arrests were made on Saturday following a detailed investigation into a recent break-in in the Steel City, according to a report by The Times of India.
How The Gang Selected Its Targets
East Singhbhum SSP Piyush Pandey said the gang relied on Google Maps to randomly pick houses and then moved frequently to avoid arrest. Explaining their method, he said, “They keep moving from one city to another in the three adjoining states and select their targets randomly using Google Maps. After committing the crime, the operatives used to flee the town immediately.”
Police believe the group was involved in at least six house break-ins across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar over the past few months.
Break-In That Led To Arrests
The gang’s operation came to an end after a burglary at a house in Golmuri on September 19. The homeowner, Rishabh Kumar, lodged a complaint at the Golmuri police station, following which a special investigation team was formed to track the accused.
CCTV Footage Helps Crack The Case
Sharing details of the probe, SSP Pandey said, “The investigation team, with the help of CCTV footage, technical support, and intelligence inputs, apprehended the thieves, who are residents of Patna, Bihar.” The use of surveillance footage and digital tracking played a key role in identifying the suspects.
Who Are The Accused?
The arrested men were identified as Vikas Kumar (27), Raju Kumar (49), and Mohammad Irfan (26), all residents of different police station areas in Bihar. Police said further questioning is underway to determine whether the gang had any local contacts. “Further investigation will reveal their Jamshedpur accomplices, if any,” the SSP added.
Weapons And Stolen Goods Recovered
During the arrests, police recovered a firearm, two 8 mm live cartridges, stolen gold ornaments, and tools allegedly used in the break-ins. All three accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody on Saturday.
How The Gang Selected Its Targets
East Singhbhum SSP Piyush Pandey said the gang relied on Google Maps to randomly pick houses and then moved frequently to avoid arrest. Explaining their method, he said, “They keep moving from one city to another in the three adjoining states and select their targets randomly using Google Maps. After committing the crime, the operatives used to flee the town immediately.”
Police believe the group was involved in at least six house break-ins across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar over the past few months.
Break-In That Led To Arrests
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The gang’s operation came to an end after a burglary at a house in Golmuri on September 19. The homeowner, Rishabh Kumar, lodged a complaint at the Golmuri police station, following which a special investigation team was formed to track the accused.
CCTV Footage Helps Crack The Case
Sharing details of the probe, SSP Pandey said, “The investigation team, with the help of CCTV footage, technical support, and intelligence inputs, apprehended the thieves, who are residents of Patna, Bihar.” The use of surveillance footage and digital tracking played a key role in identifying the suspects.
Who Are The Accused?
The arrested men were identified as Vikas Kumar (27), Raju Kumar (49), and Mohammad Irfan (26), all residents of different police station areas in Bihar. Police said further questioning is underway to determine whether the gang had any local contacts. “Further investigation will reveal their Jamshedpur accomplices, if any,” the SSP added.
Weapons And Stolen Goods Recovered
During the arrests, police recovered a firearm, two 8 mm live cartridges, stolen gold ornaments, and tools allegedly used in the break-ins. All three accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody on Saturday.
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