18 February 2021 07:54 am
An organized gang is operating in various areas indulging in stealing motorcycles and six such incidents have been reported within a 24-hour period, the police warned.
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said six motorcycles have been stolen yesterday in Katana, China Bay, Chunnakam, Puttalam, Polpithigama and in Anuradhapura areas.
He said there is an alarming increase in motorcycle thefts and urged the public to take all precautionary measures and not to fall prey to such crimes.