A thief, who stole mobile phones from unsuspecting people posing as police officer, was nabbed by Brahmani Tarang Police in Rourkela on Wednesday.
The accused has been identified as Jagannath Bhagat, a native of the Bonai area in Sundargarh district.
Police have seized 33 stolen mobile phones from his possession.
As per reports, Bhagat visited mobile phone showrooms posing as police officer and stole phones after distracting the shopkeeper.
The accused has two past criminal cases registered against him at the GRP. The police are verifying his other criminal antecedents.
Not only in Brahmani Tarang, but, the thief used to operate in other areas of Rourkela too.
