Mangaluru, May 20 -- Following a series of house burglary cases reported in Belthangady and Uppinangady areas over the past two days, Dakshina Kannada police have appealed to the public to remain alert and cooperate with the investigation.

Police officials said suspicion has fallen on a man identified as Tangaccha alias Mathew alias Basheer, a resident of Taliparamba in Kerala's Kannur district. Authorities suspect his possible involvement in the recent burglary incidents reported in the district.

According to police sources, a non-bailable arrest warrant is already pending against the suspect at the Puttur Town Police Station in connection with earlier cases. Investigators have intensified efforts to trace his movements and gather furt...