Thane, Jan 24 (PTI) A 24-year-old accused booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and wanted for theft and chain-snatching cases has been arrested in Thane district, police said on Friday.

Based on a tip-off, the crime branch apprehended Ali Sarfraz Jaffri alias Shetty in Bhiwandi town on Wednesday, senior inspector Janardhan Sonawane said.

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He said the police seized stolen goods worth Rs 2.65 lakh, including a motorcycle, from the accused.

The official said the man was involved in vehicle thefts and chain snatching and had 14 cases to his name at different police stations.

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