After receiving a tip-off that two Ghatkopar-based jewellers were to purchase stolen jewellery from two automen and three others at Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, police laid a trap at the spot on Friday night and nabbed them. The accused have been identified as Ramesh Biju, Shivaji, Abdul Samad, Shaikh Maqbool and Sudhir Patel. The five have also been charged with robbing Prashant Jewellers and Alankar Jewellers, Ghatkopar, and Kanchan Jewellers, Dahisar. The total amount of the stolen booty is estimated to be around Rs 2 crore.

Police said they hoped to nab more people involved in jewellery heists, including somejewellers who have purchased stolen jewellery. Deputy commissioner of police (zone-VI) Dalbir Bharati refused to divulge any more details about the accused, saying it may hamper further investigations.