Thane, July 7 (PTI)A 34-year-old criminal has been arrested for allegedly burgling a flat in Thane district, leading to the recovery of stolen goods worth Rs 19.81 lakh and cracking of multiple cases, a senior officer said on Monday.

Police tracked down and arrested the accused, Roshan Bala Jadhav, on July 3 after registering a case of house-breaking against him at Badlapur police station.

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Addressing a press conference in Thane, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav stated that Roshan's arrest has unravelled at least eight burglaries registered at various police stations in Badlapur.

"Roshan is a habitual offender. After his arrest, we recovered gold and silver jewellery, laptops, mobile phones, and cash. The total value of the recovered property is Rs 19,81,360," he said.

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The police officer said Roshan used to conduct reconnaissance and target flats located above the third floors of buildings.

The DCP neither conformed nor denied reports that the accused holds a degree in journalism and previously worked as a journalist.

"We have received such claims, but these details are under verification," he added.

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