Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A suspect who fled after stealing gold necklaces using stolen motorcycles has been arrested by the police.

The suspect has been identified as a 36-year-old resident of Rawathawatta, Moratuwa, police said.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect, also known as "Moratuwa Muthuwa," is alleged to have stolen gold necklaces from women in the areas of Moratuwa, Kottawa, Piliyandala, Egoda Uyana, and Kesbewa before fleeing the scenes.

Police also stated that at the time of arrest, the suspect was in possession of 7,500 milligrams of heroin.

Investigations further revealed that last year the suspect had visited a jewellery store in Moratuwa under the pretext of purchasing jewellery and had stolen items ...