Ahmedabad: A minor known as “Red Bull” for his alleged habit of consuming the energy drink before committing thefts was detained by the Local Crime Branch (LCB), Zone-5, with a stolen two-wheeler. Police said the juvenile was linked to 23 cases of theft and chain-snatching registered across Ahmedabad.Acting on specific information in Amraiwadi, an LCB team intercepted the minor while he was riding a two-wheeler. During questioning, police said, he revealed that the vehicle had allegedly been stolen from Odhav. Verification confirmed that a theft case was registered at Odhav police station.Police said the juvenile returned to crime just three days after being released from custody in connection with earlier chain-snatching and vehicle theft cases. He was detained on Monday but was subsequently released as he was a minor.According to police, the minor allegedly targeted small vegetable and fruit vendors in crowded markets, taking advantage of their distraction to steal cash bags. He was also allegedly involved in stealing two-wheelers parked in busy market areas.Police said the juvenile had a peculiar habit of drinking Red Bull energy drink, believing it boosted his energy and confidence.The 23 cases linked to him include four in Bapunagar, two each in Vejalpur, Gaekwad Haveli and Krishnanagar, and one each in Isanpur, Odhav, Khadia, Sarkhej, Danilimda, Paldi, Navrangpura, Naranpura, Shahibaugh, Ellisbridge and Khokhara.
