Residents of a housing development have caught a thief who had been stealing electrical cables and water pumps to fund payments for his newly purchased motorcycle. The man was detained yesterday around 4pm at the Thungpo housing project in Mueang Ratchaburi.

 

Attending the scene were police led by Police Colonel Worrasak Khlongngam, Deputy Investigative Officer of Mueang Ratchaburi Police. They seized electrical cables, a water pump and found yet another perpetrator hiding under the roof. The units in question were still under renovation and had not yet been occupied.

 

Niyom Kaewphayot, 32 years old, owner of the project, found his rapidly reacting resident, Somphon Hankla, pinning down one of the criminals. Niyom had earlier found seemingly broken doors, electrical wires pulled out and a missing water pump. Hearing noises from the next house, he sent his brother round the back while he entered through the front, where he found the suspect, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-03

 

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I suppose that's one way of keeping up your motorbike payments.

11 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

I suppose that's one way of keeping up your motorbike payments.

Plan B get a job wasn't an option then.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Plan B get a job wasn't an option then.

Nope!

 

Entitled Young Thai males.

 

Working for a living is alien to them.

How did he get finance? Might as well steal a motorbike and change the plates.