Thief Steals Motorbike and Belongings Worth Over a Million Baht from a New Zealander in Patong, Suspect Arrested

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Patong – Patong police arrested a suspect who stole a motorbike and his belongings worth over a million baht from a male New Zealander.

The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on December 8th, Mr. Ian Kirk, 62, a New Zealand national, filed a report to police. He told the police that he had parked his motorbike on the Phra Baramee Road at 2:00 P.M. on the same day. At 3:00 P.M. his motorbike had disappeared.

 

Under the motorbike seat Mr. Kirk said he had a Samsung mobile phone costing 1,200 US dollars, three rings costing 15,000 US dollars, an expensive watch costing 1,500 US dollars, his motorbike driving license, and 6,000 baht in cash.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-12-15

 

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[ezzra]

His under the seat treasure trove was like Ali Babba cave, one must as gullible and credulous as they come to trust that his

belonging are safe, only by the grace of god that the thief was apprehended...

[BritManToo]

who leaves that much value in a m/c or car?

[OneMoreFarang]

28 minutes ago, webfact said:

Under the motorbike seat Mr. Kirk said he had a Samsung mobile phone costing 1,200 US dollars, three rings costing 15,000 US dollars, an expensive watch costing 1,500 US dollars, his motorbike driving license, and 6,000 baht in cash.

Maybe it's time to ask Mr. Kirk a few questions.

Or does anybody else here know anybody who would leave any or that under the seat of a bike?

 

[jerrymahoney]

39 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe it's time to ask Mr. Kirk a few questions.

Or does anybody else here know anybody who would leave any or that under the seat of a bike?

 

I remember when they busted a motorbike theft ring in Khon Kaen a while back, they asked the thieves how they targeted the motorbikes .

 

They said: They just looked for bikes with the keys left in the ignition.

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

who leaves that much value in a m/c or car?

A Kiwi 😀

 

Edited December 15, 2023 by SAFETY FIRST

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

who leaves that much value in a m/c or car?

Ian Kirk.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe it's time to ask Mr. Kirk a few questions.

Or does anybody else here know anybody who would leave any or that under the seat of a bike?

 

"Maybe it's time to ask Mr. Kirk a few questions".

Why?  If questions needed to be answered it's doubtful that he would have gone to the police.  It was only some rings and a watch and a bit of cash, nothing unusual in owning those and perhaps not wanting to wear them at the time he left the bike.

Edited December 15, 2023 by Liverpool Lou

[Celsius]

WTF?

 

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

who leaves that much value in a m/c or car?

Indians with travel insurance  

[bendejo]

If it wasn't framed he would have rolled up his Van Gogh and stashed it under the seat too.

 

 

[bobbin]

Seems like Mr. Kirk is a bit of a numpty.. that's why they invented the "manbag"..

 

Saved from his own stupidity..

[paul1804]

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

A Kiwi 😀

 

Yes well if it was a Brit it would all be hidden under the soap !!

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

who leaves that much value in a m/c or car?

People who leave common sense elsewhere.

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"Maybe it's time to ask Mr. Kirk a few questions".

Why?  If questions needed to be answered it's doubtful that he would have gone to the police.  It was only some rings and a watch and a bit of cash, nothing unusual in owning those and perhaps not wanting to wear them at the time he left the bike.

Total about 18,000 USD.

Sure, that is the typical pocket change we all leave under the seat of a bike. Or maybe not?

 

 

[jchfriis]

7 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe it's time to ask Mr. Kirk a few questions.

Or does anybody else here know anybody who would leave any or that under the seat of a bike?

 

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On Thursday (December 14^th) the Patong Police arrested the prime suspect Mr. Usoap Khunsurin, 27, from Ranong, at a public park in Wichit. Seized from him was the stolen motorbike, three rings, and the watch. The suspect is facing charges of theft.

The only question to ask seems to be how he could be so stupid. Or are there more questions you can think of?

[Deerculler]

Mr.Kirk.

From another New Zealander.

Very sorry about your loss.

I just cannot understand why you were so stupid.

[Morch]

1 hour ago, Deerculler said:

Mr.Kirk.

From another New Zealander.

Very sorry about your loss.

I just cannot understand why you were so stupid.

 

That's a fine looking dog in your avatar.

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, jchfriis said:

The only question to ask seems to be how he could be so stupid. Or are there more questions you can think of?

I can think of more questions.

But I don't want to confuse you with those questions. It seems you are not a curious person. 

[brianthainess]

wrong post.

[brianthainess]

22 hours ago, Celsius said:

WTF?

 

Looks like a gay marriage ceremony maybe that's what the rings were for 

[roo860]

21 hours ago, paul1804 said:

Yes well if it was a Brit it would all be hidden under the soap !!

Kiwi's with their brides to be.. 😁😁

[Stocky]

15 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Kiwi's with their brides to be.. 😁😁

Isn't that BJ Bar in Auckland?

[paul1804]

6 hours ago, roo860 said:

Kiwi's with their brides to be.. 😁😁

There appears to be a few Brits imposing as Kiwis in this picture!