Pune Police Arrest 26-Year-Old for Stolen Motorcycles Sold on Facebook Marketplace

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Mahadev Garad, a 26-year-old graduate from Latur, has been arrested by Pune city police for allegedly stealing high-demand motorcycles and selling them at discounted prices through Facebook Marketplace. According to police, Garad primarily targeted Honda Unicorn motorcycles, which are popular among youth, and sold them for as little as Rs.25,000, despite their market value of nearly Rs.1 lakh. He posed as a finance company agent to mislead buyers, claiming the vehicles had been repossessed over unpaid EMIs. The police recovered 14 motorcycles valued at Rs.8.4 lakh, including 12 Honda Unicorns and two other models, after acting on a tip-off and interrogating Garad.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mahadev Garad, a 26-year-old from Latur, was arrested by Pune city police for allegedly stealing motorcycles and selling them on Facebook Marketplace.
  • Garad primarily targeted Honda Unicorn motorcycles, which are popular among youth, and sold them for Rs.25,000, despite their market value of nearly Rs.1 lakh.
  • He posed as a finance company agent to mislead buyers, claiming the vehicles had been repossessed over unpaid EMIs.
  • Garad sold the stolen motorcycles through Facebook Marketplace, posing as a finance company agent.
  • The police recovered 14 motorcycles valued at Rs.8.4 lakh, including 12 Honda Unicorns and two other models, after acting on a tip-off and interrogating Garad.
  • Garad had prior cases of vehicle theft registered against him in Latur.
  • The motorcycles were recovered across various police jurisdictions: six from Hadapsar, three each from Kalepadal and Sangvi, and two from Chikhli.

Statistics:

  • Garad sold stolen motorcycles at a loss of Rs.75,ooo per unit (Rs.1 lakh - Rs.25,000)
  • The total value of the recovered motorcycles is Rs.8.4 lakh
  • 14 motorcycles were recovered, including 12 Honda Unicorns and two other models
  • The motorcycles were sold at heavily discounted prices, with some units being valued at Rs.25,000
  • Garad posed as a finance company agent to mislead buyers, claiming the vehicles had been repossessed over unpaid EMIs
  • The police recovered six stolen motorcycles from Hadapsar, three from Kalepadal, three from Sangvi, and two from Chikhli

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • Pune city police
  • HT Digital Content Services
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Latur district police