New Delhi, March 31 -- The Outer District police have arrested a notorious thief, Rohit (27), who has 46 prior criminal cases against him, for stealing a box of valuable cosmetics from Nihal Vihar Market.

The police recovered the stolen cosmetics and the motorcycle used in the crime. During questioning, Rohit confessed that he had committed the theft with an accomplice named Kalla, who is currently at large.

A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the law, and efforts are underway to apprehend Kalla.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Delhi Police arrested a 40-year-old criminal, Rajan alias Rahul, who had been absconding. He was wanted in connection with two cases under the Arms Act and theft at Police Station (PS) Uttam Naga...