Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested a 27-year-old former IT professional for allegedly carrying out a string of house break-ins across Visakhapatnam and nearby regions to bankroll a lavish lifestyle. The accused was reportedly living a double life posing as a regular resident while committing burglaries at night.
Accused Identified as Ex-IT Professional
The arrested man has been identified as Achhi Mahesh Reddy, also known as Sunny. A postgraduate and former employee of a reputed Hyderabad-based IT firm, Reddy hails from Kakinada and was residing in Vizag’s Madhavadhara area at the time of his arrest.
“Hyderabad IT employee turned burglar arrested in Vizag for 26 house break-ins! Achhi Mahesh Reddy, aka Sunny, used stolen loot to fund lavish lifestyle, including BMW car & international trips. 699g gold, 3.8kg silver & BMW car seized.
1/2 pic.twitter.com/VKJNYr3odj— RSB NEWS 9 (@ShabazBaba) February 9, 2026
According to a report published in NDTV, police said the accused turned to crime despite his education and professional background, allegedly to sustain an expensive lifestyle that included owning a luxury BMW car and making multiple foreign trips.
The arrest came after months of surveillance and investigation following repeated complaints of nighttime burglaries across the city.
The With Reddy in custody, police have cracked at least 26 house break-in cases reported from areas including Gajuwaka, Arilova, Malkapuram, Pendurthi and Duvvada.
Stolen Valuables Worth Over ₹24 Lakh
According to investigators, the burglaries involved the theft of jewellery and cash worth approximately ₹24.66 lakh. This included more than 1,084 grams of gold, over 6.3 kilograms of silver and ₹40,500 in cash.
During the arrest, police recovered around 699 grams of gold ornaments, 3.8 kg of silver ornaments, burglary tools, an unnumbered scooter and a BMW car allegedly purchased using stolen money. The recovered property is estimated to be worth over ₹15.63 lakh.
Criminal History Since Teens
Police officials revealed that Reddy has a long criminal history dating back to his teenage years. He was first apprehended at the age of 15 for house break-ins and sent to a juvenile home. After his release, he allegedly continued committing burglaries across several towns in Andhra Pradesh and later served a jail term in Rajahmundry Central Jail.
Police records suggest his involvement in more than 60 burglary cases across the state.
Modus Operandi
Investigators said the accused used masks, gloves and caps to conceal his identity and employed tools such as hammers, screwdrivers and drilling machines to break into locked homes. Police have registered multiple cases against him and are preparing charge sheets as further investigation continues.
