Panchkula, June 1 -- Police have apprehended a gang of seven 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 apprehended on May 29, followed by three more on May 31. All five minors have been sent to an observation home in Ambala after stolen goods were recovered from them. Rakesh, alias Lambu, hailing from Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, was residing in Saini Vihar, Phase 1, Baltana; while Sunil, alias Bater, a resident of Badaun district, Uttar Pradesh, was residing in Triveni Camp, Mubarakpur, Dera Bassi. They were presented before a court on May 25 and taken on seven-day police remand. They have since been sent to judicial custody....