Nine chain-snatchers arrested in Vizag
Two members of the gang managed to flee.
The accused were involved in at least eight cases and had together snatched chains worth about Rs 4.5 lakh, police said.
Following a tip-off, a team led by inspector G Raghu Srinivas nabbed Saligrama Satish (19), Kolusula Shiva (26) and seven under-age youths near YMCA area in the city and recovered 182 gm of gold ornaments. Pilla Satish and Alapanna Ramu managed to escape.
Deputy Commissioner of Police J Muralidhar and ADCP S Varada Raju said the gang-members rode Pulsar bike, wearing helmets or with their faces covered with handkerchiefs, and targeted women in deserted areas.