Rental property manager used spare keys to steal - he gave his girlfriend fancy bags and cosmetics

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Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the actions of Hat Yai  vehicle theft police in the south of Thailand after a motorcycle was stolen. 

 

Rental apartment manager Apichart Jaito, 38, from Phatthalung was nabbed on Soi 10 Saphan Dam, Klong Hae in the southern Thai city.

 

He'd stolen a Honda Sonic and gone to work on it.

 

But things got worse for hapless Apichart.

 

It was discovered that he had been stealing from people in the apartments with spare keys. He targeted residents who were away for long periods. 

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

He stole electrical items like a TV and skillet and pawned them.

 

Fancy ladies bags and cosmetics had a different destination - he gave those to his girlfriend as presents. 

 

Apichart told investigators he used the money he got to pay for his Ya Ba (meth amphetamine mixed with caffeine) habit.

 

Tests at a local hospital showed that the suspect was positive for drug use. 

 

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[jacko45k]

Had something similar happen to a pal in a place he rented. The lady manager / owner (not sure what she was) had a wayward son living with her on and off, and he just picked up the master keys and went looking what he could get his hands on. Happened multiple times and she would not prevent him.....

Don't trust safes too, they have pass codes or keys. 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

He'd stolen a Honda Sonic and gone to work on it.

Destined to be caught sooner or later.

[digger70]

When we where renting years ago we had New Locks put in .

No such thing as Master keys .

People aren't smart enough .Ask first  Before Renting if  the Manager allows one to change Locks ,If Not .Don't Rent There' s something Wrong there.

[Bangkok Barry]

12 minutes ago, digger70 said:

When we where renting years ago we had New Locks put in .

No such thing as Master keys .

People aren't smart enough .Ask first  Before Renting if  the Manager allows one to change Locks ,If Not .Don't Rent There' s something Wrong there.

Most people trust others. Not necessarily a good idea.

[Bluespunk]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Tests at a local hospital showed that the suspect was

an idiot.

[MrAscii]

Is is legal if we change the main doorkey with the new one if we rent a condo?

[digger70]

16 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Most people trust others. Not necessarily a good idea.

When I grew up my parents told me Be Very careful in life one Can't trust Anyone for 100%.

Oh they also said, Never lend any money and Never do any Business with Friends or Family .