Elderly Australian Caught Stealing Vitamin C in Chonburi

[Fat is a type of crazy]

8 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Old loser Tank top with a big fat disgusting gut.

Maybe he should try to get in shape he probably would not need Vit C.

So harsh. He's 82. You need Vitamin C whether fit or not - though he could have had a guava or something. 

[Wabel]

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Picture courtesy of Sophon.

 

An 82-year-old Australian man was caught red-handed stealing a box of vitamin C from a pharmacy in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. The elderly suspect, identified as Mr. Bruce (surname withheld), was apprehended by police after staff from the store alerted authorities.

 

The incident occurred at a pharmacy across from Rai Wanasin Market, where Mr. Bruce was found with a box of vitamin C, valued at 360 baht, hidden in his right pants pocket. According to store employees, this was his third attempt to steal from the pharmacy. On the two previous occasions, reports were filed with the Nong Prue Police Station, but no arrest was made at the time. During this latest incident, staff deliberately engaged Mr. Willington in conversation to stall for time until police arrived to arrest him.

 

 

 

Security footage from the pharmacy’s CCTV system shows Mr. Bruce entering the store using a walking stick for support. He went straight to the shelf containing vitamin C, took a box, and concealed it in his pocket before casually browsing other products in the store.

 

Upon interrogation, Mr. Bruce confessed to the theft, explaining that he had come to buy eye drops due to problems with his vision. He also mentioned that his doctor had recommended he take vitamin C supplements for his health. However, because of financial difficulties, he decided to steal the vitamins instead of purchasing them.

 

In initial negotiations, Mr. Bruce agreed to compensate the store for the three thefts, amounting to a total of 954 baht. However, under the store's policy, shoplifters are fined ten times the value of the stolen goods. This brought the total amount he was required to pay to 9,540 baht.

 

The elderly man now faces legal consequences for his actions, as the case remains under investigation by local authorities. 

 

 

-- 2024-09-23

 

 

They say surname withheld then tell you employees engaged him in conversation until the police arrived and they quoted his name 

[ravip]

12 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Could be any one of us one day.

But why come to Thailand to do it? Safer at home, isn't it?

[Ironmike]

You have the love all the Loosers here bashing this poor old guy from Australia stupid aholes with nothing better then sitting at there computers bashing people,, I'm sure most are English well this guy stole some vitamins let's recap the bits lately 

Yesterday a brit was arrested in the UK for importing 1 kg of weed stupid f+ck

A brit was arrested entering Thailand with white powder in his passport that was Coke, another stupid f+ck

Months ago another brit was sent back to the UK after years here,,,turns out he was a child molester 

I can go on and on so you Poms are not to bright

[kwaussie]

1 hour ago, thesetat2013 said:

This is Thailand so exploitation of foreigners is expected. Especially when it involves money

Yes hard to imagine a Thai person paying nearly 10,000 BHT

[kwaussie]

No fool like an old fool!

[Zack61]

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

identified as Mr. Bruce (surname withheld)

Not sure why his surname was withheld 

14 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

staff deliberately engaged Mr. Willington

 

[john donson]

they arrest BOB ?

[ravip]

If shoplifting is justified for any reason by anyone, they should volunteer to pay up the fines or whatever other expenses and recue that person/s.

Better still, why don't the people who "feel" for the shop lifters, get together and setup a fund for rescuing shoplifters?

No one can expect the shops to ignore shoplifting, surely?

[cracker1]

I managed very large retail outlets in my country many years ago and this reported situation would never stand the test in Court.

He had not stolen the items until he left the store !

[ravip]

11 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Is this in the law, under the law its the amount, prison sentence (not likely as under x amount of baht) but certainly deportation.

 

The store does not have the ability to set this price, unless it ended there and then he should have refused and allowed it to play out in court.

Would it be cheaper to play out in court, especially for a person who cant afford the price of vitamin C?

[anyone]

6 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  Old people should be allowed to steal things ?

Well, blackies are allowed to do this, right?

[jacko45k]

51 minutes ago, zepplin said:

You get the prize for the most retarded statement of the morning!

Itis rather early yet so you are premature!

[Grumpy one]

Will Bruce receive the same harsh prison as our favorite ex- pm  

[Nick Carter icp]

15 minutes ago, cracker1 said:

I managed very large retail outlets in my country many years ago and this reported situation would never stand the test in Court.

He had not stolen the items until he left the store !

 

    He had been caught on CCTV doing it previously twice before

[Gandtee]

8 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Deportations to Australia stopped in the 19th century.

That would make the lad 120 years old plus some.

It was a joke.

[MarkBR]

13 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Could be any one of us one day.

Keep the mind active to reduce the chances of dementia

[Nick Carter icp]

50 minutes ago, Ironmike said:

You have the love all the Loosers here bashing this poor old guy from Australia stupid aholes with nothing better then sitting at there computers bashing people,

 

   Because we think that theft is wrong , people shouldn't steal from shops .

   He is being criticised because he is a thief , he isn't being criticised because he's old or Australian 

[Thingamabob]

As a fellow 82 year old I have no sympathy for him whatever his circumstances. His action puts all the rest of us foreigners under suspicion. Unforgivable. 

[AAArdvark]

12 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Is this in the law, under the law its the amount, prison sentence (not likely as under x amount of baht) but certainly deportation.

 

The store does not have the ability to set this price, unless it ended there and then he should have refused and allowed it to play out in court.

It is a time honored tradition to give money to avoid jail. 

[Old Croc]

6 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

It was a joke.

Only a hypocritical Brit would find it funny.

[renaissanc]

On the one hand, I feel sorry for the Australian because times are hard for him. If he is deported he probably has nowhere to go. But he brought this on himself. He must have known that he would be arrested eventually. ... I'm disappointed that the automatic response by many posters lacks empathy. You may have money now, but you may be very poor in a year or more. Our thoughts, feelings,  and emotions attract our future. Bear in mind too, that the US, China, and Taiwan et al are preparing for World War 3 in 2027. How wealthy will you be then?

[Gandtee]

5 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

Only a hypocritical Brit would find it funny.

Us old Brits still have a sense of humour. That's why we sent our criminals to OZ.😉

Edited 34 minutes ago by Gandtee
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[Old Croc]

I'm surprised petty theft only occurs in Thailand and is considered such a heinous offence it requires a flying squad of officers and accompanying press to effect the arrest and get it on the front page of the papers and social forums. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

Why the fascination regarding his surname?

 

I can't see why it's got the crowd here asking, why does it matter?

 

Edited 33 minutes ago by SAFETY FIRST

[ravip]

1 minute ago, renaissanc said:

On the one hand, I feel sorry for the Australian because times are hard for him. If he is deported he probably has nowhere to go. But he brought this on himself. He must have known that he would be arrested eventually. ... I'm disappointed that the automatic response by many posters lacks empathy. You may have money now, but you may be very poor in a year or more. Our thoughts, feelings,  and emotions attract our future. Bear in mind too, that the US, China, and Taiwan et al are preparing for World War 3 in 2027. How wealthy will you be then?

I quite understand your point of view. But when you say,  I feel sorry for the Australian because times are hard for him, it surprise me.

There are 1000's of people in Thailand in worse situations than him living their entire life in poverty, but not resorting to thieving.

Been poor (if), why settle down in a foreign country?

[mikebell]

12 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

he should have refused and allowed it to play out in court.

Like many Thai hi-sos who appeal & appeal until they are dead.  At 82 he might not need more than a couple.

[Old Croc]

4 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Us old Brits still have a sense of humour. 

Obviously so old you don't remember how many times that so called joke has been trotted out on these pages.

 

It's staler than the last time England won the world cup.

[zyphodb]

1 hour ago, mstevens said:

 

He wouldn't go to prison for this. Probably a small fine of a few thousand baht and that would be it.

 

Ands do you think he can afford bail if he's lucky enough to get it? being on remand here could easily kill you at that age...

[kwak250]

1 hour ago, john donson said:

they arrest BOB ?

No Bob would have gone for the KY