Guwahati Police were left dumbfounded after a notorious two-wheeler thief in the city escaped from their grasp, officials informed on Monday.

Officials of the Bharalu Police Station in Guwahati informed that they had apprehended the thief, who has been named in several two-wheeler theft cases across the city.

However, even in handcuffs, he managed to escape from their custody, police said. The incident took place last night and he has not been found yet.

Police officials identified the thief as Shibu Kumar. They said that he is one of the most notorious vehicle thieves and his name has popped up in several previous cases.

Meanwhile, the accused jumped police custody with handcuffs on. His whereabouts are yet to be determined.

Bharalu Police said that a search operation has been initiated and assured that the thief, Kumar will soon be behind bars again.

Earlier last year, a female prisoner escaped from the clutches of Dispur police. The incident took place on July 1.

The woman, identified as Makon Kakati, managed to escape from custody when she was taken to hospital for medical examination. Kakati was arrested from the Six Mile area in the city on battery charges.

It may be noted that a prisoner, who was serving a life sentence in a murder case escaped from Meghalaya’s Jowai District jail. The prisoner has been identified as Shiningstar Pala, a convict in a murder case.

The convict had earlier fled from the jail in May 2017 but was nabbed after he was tracked down as he was involved in a theft case.