Thane, Aug 30 (PTI) Three persons were arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycles in Thane district in Maharashtra and two-wheelers and other vehicles worth Rs 12.10 lakh were recovered from them, police said on Monday.

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They were arrested after a police team on patrol in Kongaon area of Bhiwandi saw a pick-up van moving in a suspicious manner at around 3am on August 28, an official said.

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"Two stolen motorcycles were hidden in the van. We arrested three people, while one person managed to escape. We found a tempo belonging to the gang as well," he said.

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