Interesting, the trio had formed the gang when they were in Central prison here serving separate jail terms for house break-ins, chain snatching and theft, police said.
The arrested were identified as Kosanu Siva Ganesh (25), a native of Vizianagaram district, Thamarapu Raju (24) and Pilakala Srinu alias Deepali (24), both residents of Kommadhi area here.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) S Varada Raju said the trio had stolen about 690gm gold ornaments, some cash and sarees.
After they got out of prison, the trio formed a gang and committed 14 offences, he said.