Thief Disguised as Delivery Driver Arrested After Trying to Steal 205 Baht Weight of Gold

[Georgealbert]

 

 

An audacious gold robbery occurred at Bangkok Golds on October 7, located in Lotus Mahachai 2, Samut Sakhon. The perpetrator, disguised in a delivery uniform with a white helmet and gloves, leapt over the shop’s glass counter at approximately 19.40 and stole 84 gold necklaces, weighing a total of 205 baht, from the display.

 

The suspect fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by a group of motorbike taxi drivers just outside the shopping mall. The drivers, who saw the man running away, pursued him, eventually knocking him off his motorbike. One driver chased him into a canal, while others helped capture him when he tried to escape.

 

 

Upon arrival at the scene, police found the stolen gold in the suspect’s bag, along with a folding knife, a fake gun, and two homemade bombs. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Khamphan Srihasuk from Uthai Thani province, was also in possession of a motorbike that had been spray-painted white, with its license plate removed. He had even prepared tacks to scatter on the road to prevent pursuit.

 

Despite being caught red-handed, the suspect refused to explain his motives, speaking incoherently. He was taken to the local police station for further questioning. Authorities commended the swift actions of the motorbike taxi drivers, which led to the capture of the criminal before he could escape

Pictures from the scene.

 

 

-- 2024-10-08

 

 

[Geoffggi]

Well done taxi drivers 👍👍👍

[ronster]

Grab would have been more appropriate !

[brianthainess]

When will these gold shops learn to have screens, and move them away from the doors, they are normally the first 'shop' you see going into these supermarkets and malls. 

[john donson]

so did the drivers get a reward or just a wai and thank you for nothing

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The suspect fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by a group of motorbike taxi drivers just outside the shopping mall. The drivers, who saw the man running away, pursued him, eventually knocking him off his motorbike

Lucky the cavalry was close at hand.