Youths Arrested for Stealing Money While Victim was Drinking Tea in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: A theft incident that occurred in broad daylight led to the arrest of two young men in Coimbatore. On March 7, Mahendran (49), a resident of Puliyakulam Setti Street, was leisurely drinking tea at a bakery opposite the railway station when two youths stealthily took Rs. 100 from his pant pocket and attempted to flee the scene.

Alerted by the sudden theft, Mahendran quickly sprang into action with the help of bystanders, successfully detaining one of the perpetrators. They were then handed over to the Race Course Police Station for further action. Upon investigation, police identified the thieves as Siva (33) from Trichy Manapparai and Nausath (37) from Kerala Malappuram. Following their apprehension, both individuals were arrested and subsequently presented in court, which resulted in their remand to custody. This incident has highlighted the vigilance and swift response of the community and local law enforcement in addressing crime.