The Kuakhai police in Jajpur district arrested four motorcycle lifters on Saturday and seized at least 10 stolen bikes, 15 mobile phones from them. They were involved in multiple theft cases in the district and its nearby areas.
Police said the arrested persons confessed to the crime and soon police would be able to make further recovery of stolen bikes. Police suspected the involvement of garage owners, officials of the State and regional Transport Department personnel as the criminals easily change the number plates and colours of the bikes.
All the accused persons were sent to the judicial custody.