A notorious mobile thief who allegedly stole over 2,000 mobile phones, was on Sunday caught by Dispur Police in Guwahati, reports emerged.

As per the reports, the detained thief was identified by officials as one Ahinur.

Officials informed that there are over 2,000 cases of mobile thefts against Ahinur's name registered in various police stations across Guwahati.

Elucidating on his modus operandi, the police said that he first swipes the mobile phones from people and then sells them in Bangladesh leaving behind no traces.