Wanted: Reward for arrest of armed gold shop robber tops 600,000 baht

 

Image: Sanook

 

A reward of 600,000 baht is now on offer for information leading to the arrest of a man who killed three and seriously injured four in a shocking robbery at the Aurora Gold Shop in a store in Lopburi on Thursday.

 

The man fired off shots from a gun with silencer at customers then vaulted the counter before stealing gold valued at more than 500,000 baht. 

 

The severity of the robbery has prompted widespread reaction from the provincial Lopburi police, muang district police and surrounding jurisdictions. 

 

Checkpoints were in place as the man and his motorcycle were being sought. 

 

National police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda called for the immediate apprehension of the robber. 

 

Investigations concentrated on the man's unusual shoes and weapon. The shoes were deemed not to be combat shoes after footprints on the counter were examined. 

 

The provenance of such a gun was being closely scrutinized. 

 

RTP deputy spokesman Pol Col Krissana Pattanacharoen said that 26 and a half baht weight of jewelry was stolen. 

 

Aurora Design Co Ltd have expressed their sincere condolences to the victims and their families and said they are helping out and cooperating fully with the inquiry. 

 

They added 100,000 to the reward being offered that Drama Addict on Facebook said now topped 600,000 baht. 

 

Pol Col Krissana said that the robber found face the death penalty or life imprisonment when caught.

 

Sources: Sanook and Sanook

 

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If Thais really work together they can catch this scum !  He may well be trying to leave country or already left 

I seriously doubt the guy has ever been on a plane or even has a passport...very few Thais have a passport...probably hiding out at mommy’s house...

 

his issue will be if he is smart enough in unloading the jewelry w/o being caught....a friend will give him up to gain the reward...

It is disgusting.  Believe it or not they do have real cops here who care and will find this guy I bet.

One thing here that does surprise me is the openness of these stores.

Millions of b of gold just sitting out on counters and in glass cases.

The organized gangs in the US would have a field day here.

They call them smash and grab robbers.

Anyway, I hope they are able to put out more info to the public I for one would be keeping my eyes open.  And would give 100% of that reward to the families of the victims.

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by bkk6060

we have seen the cops get off their collective do nothing rear ends and do good police work in a short period of time. 

 

lets hope this is one of those times.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by NCC1701A

53 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

One thing here that does surprise me is the openness of these stores.

Millions of b of gold just sitting out on counters and in glass cases.

I questioned that 30 some years ago when I first worked here, I was told that Thai's never committed violent crime as they were Buddhist! It was obviously true back then!

Times have changed 

6 minutes ago, CGW said:

Times have changed 

Unfortunately so true.

These open gold shops are now mostly seen in malls only.

Others often have iron/metal grids.

How long will it take and they will have to hide behind bulletproof glass?

Same for banks. Still having lots of money in drawers.

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by KhunBENQ

Just waitIng now until the boys in green hand him over. The police can now just sit and wait for that. 

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

One thing here that does surprise me is the openness of these stores.

Millions of b of gold just sitting out on counters and in glass cases.

The organized gangs in the US would have a field day here.

That's a reflection of the US, not Thailand!

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by Just Weird

I would help to hunt him down for free hopefully the Thai population feels the same as it looks like the country has actually been shocked by something ???? 

A troll post and the replies have been removed. 

Motorbike did not have a license plate then ?

 

This maniac can’t escape nowhere, he will be arrested soon.

5 minutes ago, KKr said:

Motorbike did not have a license plate then ?

 

Many dont, or  lights or licence or almost anything, also helps  to drive under 10 yrs  of  age and because  its accepted no one would  look twice at a bike with no plates

49 minutes ago, CGW said:

I questioned that 30 some years ago when I first worked here, I was told that Thai's never committed violent crime as they were Buddhist! It was obviously true back then!

Times have changed 

So true, years ago had a guide from my hotel driving me around bangkok, Ayuthya , ect . Parked the car near ChayoPrya river to go on river cruise. I had a bunch of stuff I bought at places in backseat of his car. I told him "hey you didn't lock the doors"  he said no problem nobody take  and they didn't. I told him if back in USA the packages and maybe even car be gone.

Now with fewer sexpats and less income they take to robbery/asaults.

21 minutes ago, Tony125 said:

Now with fewer sexpats and less income they take to robbery/asaults.

I don't think it has anything whatsoever to do with "sexpats" society, the Media, TV, movies, video games, lousy parents etc all promote $$$ as being the number one aspiration in life, it used to be the "soul" ????

Good to see the high reward. This guy will be caught/killed soon.

19 minutes ago, khunpa said:

Good to see the high reward. This guy will be caught/killed soon.

This insane killer is most probably a crackhead and will end up with a smashed head. 

 

They may find him because of the silencer... these devices are not easily accessible. 

 

The one who sold it to him should come forward before the whole police force come knocking at his door... 

As I said in a previous thread most Thai people on social media believe it is a foreigner not a Thai person due to his build and 'the way he walks', many people said Thai criminals or robbers would never do a crime like this...

Let's just hope the police aren't as silly as the general population and can catch the Thai criminal as quickly as possible.

The person who did this tragic crime needs to be hunted down like the mad dog he is

This little boy and the other victim's  were just out enjoying there day

Your I cant say what I want too no one but no one has a right to take a life and I say and Eye for and Eye Theirs no hiding you will be taken down and no not life in Prison or Jail Death Penalty is what is needed here send a message that no longer is this expectable.

Laws need to reflect the severity of the crime no a slap on the wrist and then go off and be a good boy or girl  

3 hours ago, cardinalblue said:

I seriously doubt the guy has ever been on a plane or even has a passport...very few Thais have a passport...probably hiding out at mommy’s house...

 

his issue will be if he is smart enough in unloading the jewelry w/o being caught....a friend will give him up to gain the reward...

I don't know why you would make such a statement that "very few Thais have a passport..." That is simply not true.

Dead man Walking.only matter of time.No chance of live capture.For once maybe the lack of rules and justice in Thailand acceptable.Personnally id rather he suffered in jail for ever.

Thais don't rat on each other. "I NO TELL YOU!" ????

4 minutes ago, Splash210 said:

Thais don't rat on each other. "I NO TELL YOU!" ????

 

For 600k ?? They'd squeal for a tenth of that 

3 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

 

For 600k ?? They'd squeal for a tenth of that 

They only do what they want to do for money. What use is collecting 600k when his buddies might show up and blast their whole family? You already see how he gets down!!!

1 minute ago, Splash210 said:

They only do what they want to do for money. What use is collecting 600k when his buddies might show up and blast their whole family? You already see how he gets down!!!

 

His buddies will be the ones squealing ????

They could sell ONE of Prawit's watches to fund the reward...unless his 'friend' wants them back.

1 hour ago, Tony125 said:

So true, years ago had a guide from my hotel driving me around bangkok, Ayuthya , ect . Parked the car near ChayoPrya river to go on river cruise. I had a bunch of stuff I bought at places in backseat of his car. I told him "hey you didn't lock the doors"  he said no problem nobody take  and they didn't. I told him if back in USA the packages and maybe even car be gone.

Now with fewer sexpats and less income they take to robbery/asaults.

So not true. 

 

Thailand has always been bedeviled by violent crime. It was in the 1980s when I arrived (and learned Thai by reading crime magazines) and still is. The only thing I would say is that due to the prevalence of social media and CCTV it APPEARS to be increasing. I would be perfectly prepared - like in most parts of the world - to believe that the incidence of violent crime has in fact dropped in Thailand. 

 

It is hard for some people to accept because of the pervasiveness of social media and in your face news, but the world is probably a safer place that the one of my childhood. Also here in Thailand many violent crimes are solved very quickly.

 

All of that takes nothing away from the horrendous nature of this crime. Good luck to the police and I expect an arrest before the end of the weekend. The perp is a very dangerous person. It could be that the explanation for using the silencer and the fact that he stole relatively little for the amount of violence used, that murder of one of the victims might have been his main motive. 

 

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53 minutes ago, Monkeycity said:

As I said in a previous thread most Thai people on social media believe it is a foreigner not a Thai person due to his build and 'the way he walks', many people said Thai criminals or robbers would never do a crime like this...

Let's just hope the police aren't as silly as the general population and can catch the Thai criminal as quickly as possible.

More anti-farang propaganda. Are you being paid to write comments like this, trolling for fun or do you really believe there is some big conspiracy against farangs in Thailand? I showed your comment to my wife who is Thai and she’s like what? No one on Thai social media is suggesting the shooter is a farang. The man is short, very short. Under 170cm I believe. Would have to double check on the height but my wife assures me that no one is suggesting farangs have anything to do with this.

19 minutes ago, nchuckle said:

They could sell ONE of Prawit's watches to fund the reward...unless his 'friend' wants them back.

Dead friends can't request anything...