THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Notorious thief Vamanapuram Prasad (49), an accused in numerous theft cases, was arrested by Valiyathura police, following secret inputs. He had broken into an expatriate’ house in the Valiyathura All Saints area and stole gold from there.

Prasad is an accused in numerous theft cases in the district since 1993. He had been imprisoned several times, but continues to steal again and lives a luxurious life.

Prasad, who was released from jail recently, has been involved in several thefts in the district, said the Valiyathura police. Stolen items have also been recovered from him. The accused was trapped following an investigation focused on the CCTV footage in the area. The accused was caught by an investigation team consisting of SHO Sathi Kumar, sub inspectors Abhilash and Aleena Cyrus, led by Shangumukham ASP D K Prithviraj.