Algerian Tourist Arrested for Alleged Theft of Gold Amulet in Bangkok

[webfact]

Bangkok — On February 20th, 2024, Bangkok police announced the arrest of a 56-year-old Algerian tourist, identified only as Mr. Garou, on charges of theft at a gold shop in the Phra Nakhon district.

According to the police press conference, the incident occurred on February 15th at the “Yong Heng Cheang Heng” gold shop. The shop owner, Ms. Samatchaya Rattanaubonchai, reported that a foreign man, later identified as Mr. Garou, entered the shop inquiring about gold ornaments but left without making a purchase. CCTV footage later revealed Mr. Garou allegedly stole a gold amulet worth around 20,000 baht from the shop.

 

Ms. Samatchaya filed a police report, and authorities launched an investigation, leading to Mr. Garou’s arrest on February 19th.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

PHOTO: siamrath

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-21

 

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[bendejo]

He may not know much about Thai amulets, but now he's sure of one that will not keep the police away.

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The shop owner, Ms. Samatchaya Rattanaubonchai, reported that a foreign man, later identified as Mr. Garou, entered the shop inquiring about gold ornaments but left without making a purchase. CCTV footage later revealed Mr. Garou allegedly stole a gold amulet worth around 20,000 baht from the shop.

Idiot.

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Garou allegedly stole a gold amulet

Is that the amulet that grants blurry-face power?

[daejung]

On 2/21/2024 at 3:57 AM, bendejo said:

He may not know much about Thai amulets, but now he's sure of one that will not keep the police away.

 

Maybe he forgot he was not in Europe?

[still kicking]

16 minutes ago, daejung said:

Maybe he forgot he was not in Europe?

Algeria in Europe?