In a spree of audacious thefts, an ex-convict, released from prison a mere six months ago, targeted and plundered over 100,000 baht from 27 mobile top-up kiosks in Chaiyaphum province, located in the northeastern part of Thailand.

 

The crime wave came to light when the owner of a local grocery store filed a complaint with Mueng Chaiyaphum Police Station on May 5. After reviewing security camera footage, it became evident that a cunning thief had looted the money from the owner’s kiosk, effortlessly gaining access using a skeleton key.

 

As the investigation unfolded, numerous other victims stepped forward, reporting similar incidents where the thief had stolen money from their top-up kiosks. Shockingly, 27 kiosks fell victim to the thief, resulting in a collective loss surpassing 100,000 baht. Even the presence of security cameras did not deter the brazen criminal.

 

Thanks to the invaluable CCTV footage, diligent officers managed to identify the perpetrator as 31 year old Thanayut Plusong. In a successful operation, he was apprehended this morning and swiftly brought in to reenact the crimes.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook/ POLICETV สถานีโทรทัศน์สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ex-convict-strikes-again-thief-steals-over-100000-baht-from-27-mobile-top-up-kiosks

 

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20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a successful operation, he was apprehended this morning and swiftly brought in to reenact the crimes.

27 times?