RAJKOT: Based on specific information, Rajkot crime branch sleuths arrested a member of a gang which used to steal cars from travels company on the pretext of self drive.
Cops arrested Ashish Makvana (26) a resident of Vartej in Bhavnagar, who is engaged in diamond polishing.
The accused revealed they used to contact travel companies which give cars on rent for self drive on various mobile applications.
Thereafter, they would steal the rented car.
The gang also stole cars which they took out for test drive after contacting people who put up their cars for sale on mobile apps.
The thugs would provide bougs ID proof while taking the cars.
The accused admitted to stealing five such cars so far.
Other members of the gang including Rakesh Mer, Vipul Mangroliya, Hitesh Parmar and Ashok Dhila are yet to be arrested, said cops.
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