Two held in theft case
the goan network
CANACONA
Canacona police on Saturday arrested two persons in connection with a theft of goods worth Rs 2.5 lakh from a foreign national at Bhagatwada-Canacona three months ago.
According to Canacona police, Viket Bhagat of Bhgatwada and Valley D’Costa of Tilamoll-Quepem were taken into custody in connection with the theft.
Police sources informed that they were keeping a close watch on some suspects since the foreigner was targeted while staying in a rented room at Bhagatwada three months ago.
Police informants reportedly noticed D’Costa carrying a costly and imported mobile, and movements of Viket Bhagat, a known juvenile convict, also came under police surveillance.
Police recovered the mobile phone from the accused, while investigations into the case are underway.
Both the accused were produced before JMFC-Canacona, who remanded Viket Bhagat to police custody till November 9 and granted bail to Valley D’Costa.
Investigating officer Sagar Bhatkar is further investigating the case under the supervision of Canacona PI Philomeno D’Costa.
