A 34-year-old criminal has been arrested for allegedly burgling a flat in Thane district, leading to the recovery of stolen goods worth Rs 19.81 lakh and cracking of multiple cases, a senior officer said on Monday, reported news agency PTI.

Police tracked down and arrested the accused, Roshan Bala Jadhav, on July 3 after registering a case of house-breaking against him at Badlapur police station.

Addressing a press conference in Thane, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav stated that Roshan's arrest has unravelled at least eight burglaries registered at various police stations in Badlapur, reported PTI.