KOLLAM: The accused in connection with the theft at Minister of State Suresh Gopi’s house has been arrested. The two arrested are Shimas and Arun. The theft was at his family house in Kollam. The youths stole old items from the shed adjacent to the house. Police said the accused had committed the theft here earlier also.

The theft was reported last evening. They stole things including pipes and old vessels from the shed adjacent to the house. A complaint lodged later was investigated by Eravipuram police and the accused were arrested.