New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly stealing gold and silver jewellery worth around Rs 10 lakh, officials said on Tuesday.

Police recovered the stolen jewellery from him, they said.

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The accused, identified as Manthan alias Bobby, was a resident of Rajapuri in Delhi, police said.

The officer said that on January 8 an e-FIR was registered by Kamlesh Ojha reporting theft of jewellery and cash from his residence. Based on his complaint, a case was registered and an investigation was initiated.

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The team analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and nearby areas and identified the accused.

"The team laid a trap near a government school in Bindapur late on January 8. At around midnight, they apprehended Manthan while he was attempting to sell the stolen items," a senior police officer said.

During interrogation, Manthan admitted his crime and said that he was a drug addict.

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