Hotel Cleaner Arrested for Stealing From Guests in Patong

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A hotel cleaner has been arrested after allegedly stealing $1,800 from three foreign tourists staying at a Patong hotel. The reported thefts occurred on three separate occasions in different rooms.

 

According to the Patong Police, the incident first came to light earlier this week when three foreign tourists, who were not unidentified, reported the theft to local authorities. They told police that the cash, which had been kept in their hotel room, had gone missing.

 

 

Police launched an investigation at the hotel, gathering information from staff regarding room access and reviewing CCTV footage. Their attention quickly turned to a female cleaner who had been assigned to the rooms. Although she initially denied any involvement, police said that after several hours of questioning, she confessed to stealing the money.

 

The cleaner was able to return the full amount to authorities and was taken to the Patong Police Station for further legal proceedings.

 

The names of both the tourists and the suspect have been withheld by police as the investigation continues.

 

Picture courtesy of Patong Police

 

-- 2024-10-13