Police Offer ฿100,000 Reward for Information on Thung Song Gold Heist

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Credit to: Komchadluek

 

Police are intensifying efforts to capture the suspect involved in a recent gold heist at a Thung Song shopping mall. Authorities have gathered around 70% of the evidence pointing to the suspect's identity and have announced a 100,000 baht reward for information leading to his arrest.

 

The incident unfolded when a man, disguised in clothing that completely concealed his face, brandished a firearm and robbed the Yaowarat Bangkok gold shop inside a prominent retail mall in Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

 

The thief made off with gold jewellery weighing a total of 58 baht and placed a fake bomb on a glass display case to deter pursuit.

 

On August 24, the dramatic heist sparked a swift response from local law enforcement. Yesterday, August 28, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 8, Saranyu Chamnanrach, convened a meeting at Thung Song Police Station with Teerawut Thepluen, the Superintendent of Thung Song Police, and the investigative team to review the progress of the case.

 

Earlier, police executed a search warrant at a suspect's residence but found no illegal items. The suspect was brought in for questioning and subsequently released.

According to a gold shop employee, the suspect approached the store while the staff were alerted and looking for security personnel. Before reaching the shop, the suspect placed the fake bomb on the glass display case, grabbed the gold jewellery, and fled.

 

Teerawut Thepluen stated, “Our investigation has yielded approximately 70% of the evidence that strongly suggests the identity of the suspect, though we cannot disclose further details at this time.

 

The case has progressed significantly, and we urge the public to provide any information that can assist in the arrest. A reward of 100,000 baht is offered for tips leading to the capture, and all information will be kept confidential.”

 

Police hope that the reward will encourage anyone with knowledge of the crime or the suspect's whereabouts to come forward. This heist has shocked the local community and ignited urgent efforts to ensure justice is served.

 

-- 2024-08-29

 

 

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

Teerawut Thepluen stated, “Our investigation has yielded approximately 70% of the evidence that strongly suggests the identity of the suspect,

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The case has progressed significantly, and we urge the public to provide any information that can assist in the arrest. A reward of 100,000 baht is offered for tips leading to the capture

We know who he is... we think... 70-% sure, but