Four Colombian men arrested for Bangkok area home burglaries

[webfact]

Four Colombian men have been apprehended in Nonthaburi and Chon Buri for a series of home burglaries targeting housing estates in Bangkok and nearby provinces.

 

Immigration officers and police arrested three suspects at a condominium in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, and the fourth at a hotel in South Pattaya, Chon Buri, according to Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart, deputy commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.

 

The arrests took place on Thursday, July 18.

Charged with colluding in theft, the suspects were found in possession of screwdrivers and other tools used for break-ins, rented motorcycles, and 125 stolen valuables worth around 3 million baht. The seized items included cash, gold necklaces, gold rings, and watches.

 

Recent reports of home burglaries prompted a joint investigation by the Immigration Bureau and police officers from Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. The investigation identified four foreign suspects, leading to the arrests, Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana confirmed yesterday, July 19.

The gang’s activities were traced to several incidents:

 

a break-in in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao, on July 7
an intrusion in Mae Nang subdistrict, Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, on July 8
a burglary in Bang Kaeo district, Samut Prakan, on July 9
a theft in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya, on July 16
break-ins in Bang Khen and Khannayao districts, Bangkok, on July 17

The stolen items were valued in the millions of baht.

 

The suspects reportedly used rented motorcycles to approach the targeted houses and carried out the burglaries before the homeowners returned.

 

Police Lieutenant General Jirasant Kaewsaeng-ek, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 1, stated that although the suspects denied involvement in the burglaries, evidence found by the arresting team implicated them.

 

The suspects have been identified as 52 year old Fredy Alexander Velasquez Fruiz, 47 year old Jhon Edwin Suarez Calderon, 29 year old Andres Felipe Velasquez Pira, and 51 year old Marco Tulio Pinzon Torneros, reported Bangkok Post.

 

“Three of the four arrested Colombian suspects are shown with the motorcycles that police say were used for the home break-ins. Immigration police display stolen items, tools used for home break-ins, the suspects’ clothes and motorcycles at a briefing today.”

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-20

 

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[Will B Good]

 

Just a taste of what's to come.....with the welcome one and all shorted-sighted 'more tourists please' policy.

[John Drake]

What was their visa status? Just wondering.

[novacova]

5 minutes ago, John Drake said:

What was their visa status? Just wondering.

Who knows? Though doubt they had a work permit for their criminal activities.

[NativeBob]

Robberies are happening on daily basis in Bangkok committed by thais not foreigners. Its a big city after all. a bunch of columbians in possession of screwdrivers? a drop in the ocean of crimes.

[Bohemianfish]

34 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

Robberies are happening on daily basis in Bangkok committed by thais not foreigners. Its a big city after all. a bunch of columbians in possession of screwdrivers? a drop in the ocean of crimes.

Robberies or burglaries?

[NativeBob]

Just now, Bohemianfish said:

Robberies or burglaries?

Yes, rather burglaries, less robberies. North-West of Bangkok.

[Hakuna Matata]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Four Colombian men have been apprehended in Nonthaburi and Chon Buri for a series of home burglaries

 

 

The new visa rules will attract even more scumbags from all over the world!

[hotchilli]

40 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

 

The new visa rules will attract even more scumbags from all over the world!

Now they can border bounce forever.. 

[Keeps]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Four Colombian men have been apprehended in Nonthaburi and Chon Buri for a series of home burglaries targeting housing estates in Bangkok and nearby provinces.

 

Immigration officers and police arrested three suspects at a condominium in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, and the fourth at a hotel in South Pattaya, Chon Buri, according to Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart, deputy commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.

 

The arrests took place on Thursday, July 18.

Charged with colluding in theft, the suspects were found in possession of screwdrivers and other tools used for break-ins, rented motorcycles, and 125 stolen valuables worth around 3 million baht. The seized items included cash, gold necklaces, gold rings, and watches.

 

Recent reports of home burglaries prompted a joint investigation by the Immigration Bureau and police officers from Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. The investigation identified four foreign suspects, leading to the arrests, Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana confirmed yesterday, July 19.

The gang’s activities were traced to several incidents:

 

a break-in in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao, on July 7
an intrusion in Mae Nang subdistrict, Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, on July 8
a burglary in Bang Kaeo district, Samut Prakan, on July 9
a theft in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya, on July 16
break-ins in Bang Khen and Khannayao districts, Bangkok, on July 17

The stolen items were valued in the millions of baht.

 

The suspects reportedly used rented motorcycles to approach the targeted houses and carried out the burglaries before the homeowners returned.

 

Police Lieutenant General Jirasant Kaewsaeng-ek, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 1, stated that although the suspects denied involvement in the burglaries, evidence found by the arresting team implicated them.

 

The suspects have been identified as 52 year old Fredy Alexander Velasquez Fruiz, 47 year old Jhon Edwin Suarez Calderon, 29 year old Andres Felipe Velasquez Pira, and 51 year old Marco Tulio Pinzon Torneros, reported Bangkok Post.

 

“Three of the four arrested Colombian suspects are shown with the motorcycles that police say were used for the home break-ins. Immigration police display stolen items, tools used for home break-ins, the suspects’ clothes and motorcycles at a briefing today.”

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-20

 

- Cigna offers a range of plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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That chap in the white vest and shorts isn't fitting through a bathroom window to gain access....

[Mbolo]

They come all the way from Colombia to steal in rural Thailand ? Unbelievable.

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, Keeps said:

That chap in the white vest and shorts isn't fitting through a bathroom window to gain access....

Maybe he is the 'front door' specialist...555

[kiwikeith]

17 hours ago, novacova said:

Who knows? Though doubt they had a work permit for their criminal activities.

At least they had the sense to carry out the burglaries b4 the owners came home 😂

[BangkokReady]

22 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Just a taste of what's to come.....with the welcome one and all shorted-sighted 'more tourists please' policy.

 

What was stopping them before?

[IvorBiggun2]

Unbelievable

[CANSIAM]

46 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

What was stopping them before?

I believe the post is referring to the new ease of entry to this wonderful land.... unlimited land border crossings extensions and repeat, limited funds,  long stays = crime, who needs to tuck away 800k yearly....and have that hand drawn map from your residence to your Immigration office ready to present.😉

[BangkokReady]

32 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

I believe the post is referring to the new ease of entry to this wonderful land.... unlimited land border crossings extensions and repeat, limited funds,  long stays = crime, who needs to tuck away 800k yearly....and have that hand drawn map from your residence to your Immigration office ready to present.😉

 

So did the new rules allow these guys to enter when they previously would not have been able?

[dddave]

19 hours ago, Mbolo said:

They come all the way from Colombia to steal in rural Thailand ? Unbelievable.

Not the first time.  Colombian housebreaking gangs have been busted here several times.  Ten or so years ago they busted a large ring in the Pattaya area.  They'd identify houses in housing estates with absent owners and show up in trucks with genuine looking documents authorizing to empty the house.  They would take everything which quickly went into containers heading for S. America.  It seems that demand for modern household goods is huge in SA because of high taxes on imported goods.  

[john donson]

guards asleep or co-workers informing where to hit?