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Fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in Chennai burglary
A 23-year-old auto driver was arrested in Chennai on Saturday after fingerprint evidence linked him to a burglary at a woman's house in Pulianthope, from where Rs 46,000 was stolen on August…
A 23-year-old auto driver was arrested in Chennai on Saturday after fingerprint evidence linked him to a burglary at a woman's house in Pulianthope, from where Rs 46,000 was stolen on August 19.
The accused, Dineshkumar of Kosapet, was in a relationship with the complainant's daughter. Selvi (38), who runs a tiffin stall, returned home around 1 am on August 19 to find her bureau lock broken and cash missing. Forensic samples collected from the house matched Dineshkumar's fingerprints from a 2023 criminal case.
Police said Dineshkumar visited Selvi's daughter on the night of the burglary, found the house empty, used a screwdriver to break in and stole the cash. He was remanded to judicial custody after an auto-rickshaw was recovered from him.
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This case shows how forensic databases can solve crimes years after initial arrest. Dineshkumar's 2023 fingerprints were on file, allowing a quick match. The theft of Rs 46,000 from a tiffin stall owner is significant: that is weeks of income for a small vendor. The accused's six-year relationship with the victim's daughter suggests he knew the family's routine. Next, the court will decide bail or further custody based on evidence.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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