Udupi: A case was reported here where a motor bike belonging to assistant police sub-inspector, Gopalakrishna, was stolen on 31st August, Thursday.
The theft occurred between 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm while the bike was parked near the city bus stand.
According to sources, Gopalakrishna had parked his motor bike near R K Tailor shop near the city bus stand before leaving for Udyavar on duty. However, when he returned at 7.30 pm the same day, he found that his vehicle had gone missing.
It is said that Gopalakrishna had bought the two-wheeler from a neighbour named Virupaksha a few days back at a cost of Rs 30,000. Gopalakrishna had submitted documents to regional transport office seeking to transfer the bike registration in his name and the same is under process.
Gopalakrishna is attached to coastal security force police station at Malpe.
A case of theft has been filed in the town police station here. Although thorough search was launched thereafter, the motor bike is yet to be found.