The Santacruz police have successfully apprehended a driver who absconded with Rs 5 lakh in cash he had stolen from his employer. Rishi Suresh Kumar had eluded capture by staying in a hostel in Ludhiana, Punjab, but was caught following a three-day stakeout by the police.

According to police sources, the complainant, a businessman with an automobile business at Charni Road, employed Kumar as a driver 13 years ago. In October, the businessman entrusted Rishi with Rs 5 lakh in cash and took him along to a gurudwara. While returning, Kumar feigned illness and the complainant suggested that he visit a doctor while the latter returned to the office.