They Steal over 500 Motorcycles to Become Rich in Short Time

Detective Branch (DB), Wari Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested five members of a motorcycle theft ring conducting raids at Shanirakhra and Dhalpur areas in the capital on Tuesday (August 16).

According to the police, the accused stole more than 500 motorcycles from different areas of the capital in the last eight years in aiming to become rich fast. Most of the motorcycles stolen are Gixxer models of Suzuki brand.

The arrested were known as mastermind Noor Mohammad (26), his associates Robin (23), Sajal (18), Monir (22) and Akash (22). Some 13 stolen motorcycles were seized from their possessions during the drive.

DB Additional Commissioner of Police Mohammad Harun Or Rashid said this at a press conference at DMP Media Center on Minto Road in the capital on Wednesday (August 17).

According to DB, Noor Mohammad and his accomplices used to steal motorcycles of Gixxer model of Suzuki from different areas of Old Dhaka. They specifically generate master keys (fake keys) for bike theft. They used to run away as soon as they started the targeted bike with the fake key. In this way, Noor Mohammad stolen at least 500 motorcycles from Old Dhaka and its surrounding areas in the last few years. 

They used to sell stolen motorcycles at low prices in different areas around Dhaka including Keraniganj, Dohar, Munshiganj.

The DB said recently, while investigating two motorcycle theft cases in Wari and Gendaria police stations of the capital, these five members of the thief gang were identified with the help of CCTV footage and information technology.