Panchkula, June 1 -- Police have apprehended a gang of thieves, comprising five minors and led by a 19-year-old, who were wanted for a spate of house burglaries across the city.

Police sprang into action after receiving a series of theft complaints in the months of April and May. These include a home break-in at Sector 12 on April 1, where cash, jewellery, mobile phones and other valuables worth lakhs were stolen.

On April 30, another theft incident targeting a locked house was reported in the same sector. Additionally, two more thefts were reported in Sector 21 during April and May.

Officials say the key accused Rakesh, 19, and Sunil, 20, were arrested on May 24 near the cremation ground in Sector 20.

Subsequently, two minors were ap...