Suphanburi thief arrested for stealing water meters to fund drug habit

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A persistent thief In Suphanburi was apprehended for stealing water meters right under the nose of homeowners, simply to fund his drug habit. The arrest was made and charges were filed against him today.

 

The crime was reported to be in progress at a resident’s home in Moo 6, Nong Makha Mong Subdistrict, Dan Chang District, Suphanburi. The homeowner was leaving his house by car when he noticed the thief, resulting in a hasty escape by the culprit. The incident was captured on the homeowner’s car camera.

 

According to Pichet Jamnongwat, the village headman of Moo 17, Nong Makha Mong Subdistrict, the incident took place at 10.20am on October 15, at the home of Aek, a relative of his. The thief, a man in a plaid shirt, riding a red Honda Dream motorbike, had been seen escaping towards Dan Chang Market.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19

 

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[hotchilli]

I hope he gets metered out the appropriate penalty

[PETERTHEEATER]

Each meter is serial numbered and recorded on the local water authority database for billing purposes. ......😀

[circa02]

There must be some logic here how do these have resell value?

[george]

7 minutes ago, circa02 said:

There must be some logic here how do these have resell value?

Metal scrap, many Baht per kilo

[cowellandrew]

Can you take Mine is at Lumsum,kanchanaburi m10 its day light robbery