A 17-year-old suspect died after escaping police custody and jumping into the Khlong Saen Saeb canal while being escorted to the Minburi Juvenile Court. Authorities launched a search operation before discovering his body submerged in the water.

 

On October 5, Police Lieutenant Colonel Pichitpol Ratchakom from Minburi Police Station received a report of a 17-year-old male suspect who had escaped custody while being transported to Minburi Juvenile Court for a review of his arrest, which had occurred on October 4 at 13:50.

 

 

Police Colonel Krit Komnoi, the superintendent of Minburi Police Station, ordered an investigation and visited the scene. It was revealed that officers from Minburi Police Station were escorting the young suspect, who was facing charges of nighttime theft, to the court for a formal detention order.

 

While in custody in front of the Minburi Criminal Court, the suspect broke free from the officers, as he was not restrained due to his juvenile status. He fled the area, running toward Khlong Saen Saeb behind Minburi School.

 

Police officers and security personnel from the Minburi Criminal Court pursued him closely and alerted patrol units and investigative teams to assist in the chase.

 

During the escape, the suspect jumped into Khlong Saen Saeb. A security officer from the court jumped in after him, but before the suspect could reach the opposite side of the canal, he submerged and disappeared underwater. The police, along with security personnel, began searching the area and called for the assistance of Rom Sai Foundation divers to help locate the missing suspect.

 

After an intensive search, the suspect’s body was found in the canal. Forensic doctors have been contacted to conduct an autopsy, and the suspect’s family has been notified.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-06

 

 

Sad way to go.

10 minutes ago, Deserted said:

Sad way to go.

I would say dumb way to go, as he was only facing a charge over nighttime theft.

It may have happened exactly as stated.  But I'd love to see the CCTV and body cams.

 

 

one, how did he escape

two, with shackles on hands and feet

tree, why jump in a canal if you cannot swim

In civilised countries, the police or prison guards are responsible for the suspect at all times. Therefore, if something happens to them, it's the officials' fault. For example, US cops have to hold on to anyone in cuffs, in case they fall over.

I know that the article says his juvenile status means he wasn't restrained, but that sounds like a poor excuse. This poor kid's death should be on their conscience. 

5 minutes ago, 2long said:

In civilised countries, the police or prison guards are responsible for the suspect at all times. Therefore, if something happens to them, it's the officials' fault. For example, US cops have to hold on to anyone in cuffs, in case they fall over.

I know that the article says his juvenile status means he wasn't restrained, but that sounds like a poor excuse. This poor kid's death should be on their conscience. 

 

OTOH, a lot of us like living in Thailand precisely because it isn't a nanny state, and holds people responsible for their own actions.  If only by Darwinism.  It's sad that the kid died.  But I'd need to see the CCTV and body cams (if any) before I'd blame the cops.

 

23 minutes ago, john donson said:

one, how did he escape

two, with shackles on hands and feet

tree, why jump in a canal if you cannot swim

 

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

While in custody in front of the Minburi Criminal Court, the suspect broke free from the officers, as he was not restrained due to his juvenile status.

 

40 minutes ago, john donson said:

why jump in a canal if you cannot swim

juvenile mind and sheer desperation?

On 10/6/2024 at 4:08 AM, Georgealbert said:

A 17-year-old suspect died after escaping police custody and jumping into the Khlong Saen Saeb canal while being escorted to the Minburi Juvenile Court. Authorities launched a search operation before discovering his body submerged in the water.

Case closed.... next

Reading the news from today, almost 10 young people were killed yesterday.
Taking in account the non-reported accidents, it would reach the same amount of children killed in the fatal bus crash.
Only with less outcry from the Thais.
Thailand, a total joke on road safery.

Toxic shock?

On 10/6/2024 at 4:08 AM, Georgealbert said:

the suspect’s body was found in the canal.

 

RIP young lad. You will no longer be persecuted by the Royal Thai Police.