A Cambodian guitarist was arrested today after being accused of stealing musical instruments from Christian churches across Bangkok. The church theft arrest took place at an unnamed rental room in Suk Sawat Road, Phra Samut Chedi district, Samut Prakan.

 

The suspect, Hek Sophol, was sought after an arrest warrant was issued by the Criminal Court of Southern Bangkok on October 16, for a charge of theft at night.

 

Investigations led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Watcharawee Dhammasema from Bang Rak Police Station traced the thefts back to the 41 year old Cambodian guitarist.

 

The suspect reportedly committed the church theft at two locations situated in Bang Rak, Bangkok, on June 16, around 1.30am. After the warrant was approved, Hek fled and took refuge in a rental room in Phra Samut Chedi district, Samut Prakan.

 

Police officers located an individual matching the description of the suspect outside the rental room, yesterday, around 5.30pm.

 

Upon inspection, the man was identified as Hek, who could communicate well in Thai. After comparing the suspect’s identity with footage from the CCTV at the churches, the Cambodian guitarist acknowledged that he was the person captured in the CCTV footage.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo: KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18

 

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