The Delhi police have arrested two men who are accused of burglary in more than two dozen cases across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Akbar alias Babu, 40, and Ramesh alias Kallu, 42, were arrested from Shivaji Park near Minto Road on Friday, said DCP (Central) Nidhin Valsan. Gold jewellery worth over ₹12 lakh were recovered from their possession. A third accused, Monu, alias Abhishek, is on the run. Efforts are under way to nab him, the DCP said.

At least 16 burglary cases have been solved with their arrest, including high-profile heists reported from Old Rajinder Nagar and CR Park in the national capital, the senior officer said.

The breakthrough came during the investigation of a house burglary reported on May 27 from Old Rajinder Nagar, where the complainant returned home to find the house ransacked and valuables, including gold, silver, diamond jewellery and around ₹20,000 in cash, missing, said the DCP.

A case was registered at the Rajinder Nagar police station and the accused were traced and arrested after a brief chase.

“During interrogation, the duo confessed to their involvement in the Rajinder Nagar burglary and a major heist in CR Park on June 2, where they looted 1 kg gold, 1 kg silver jewellery and ₹20 lakh in cash,” the DCP said.

According to the police, the accused persons, both habitual burglars and proclaimed offenders, changed locations frequently to avoid detection. “Akbar was involved in at least 20 previous criminal cases in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, while Ramesh was named in 13 criminal cases,” Mr. Valsan said.