A distraught bike shop owner in Pattaya has gone public, calling out the local police for their lack of action following a brazen burglary that left her feeling vulnerable and frustrated.

 

The shop owner, 29 year old Sujanthra Im-arom, who owns Cadence Cycle on Jomtien Soi 8, says her case has stalled, with no updates from the police despite repeated attempts to follow up.

 

Sujanthra discovered the shocking break-in during the early hours of October 18, at around 1am, while she was asleep upstairs. The thief reportedly made off with a range of valuable items, including a laptop worth 15,000 baht, a 3,900-baht GPS device, and amulets valued at approximately 5,000 baht. Even her shop’s security camera wasn’t spared.

 

After immediately reporting the crime to the Pattaya police, officers attended the scene and took notes, but that was where the communication ended.

“I’ve been left in the dark. I can’t reach anyone for updates, and it’s as though my case has been forgotten.”

 

Sujanthra has since taken matters into her own hands, releasing security footage of the suspect to the media in a bid to pressure the police into action. Adding to her unease, she claims that a man resembling the burglar has been spotted near her shop multiple times since the break-in, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

Fearing a repeat incident, she urgently appealed for increased police presence and faster intervention.

 

“I just want to feel safe in my own shop.”

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-06

 

 

Typical RTP actions..... doing nothing unless you pay them 

I guess hers wasn't one of the 90% successful prosecutions this year by the RTP.

I wonder if it counts against their record of success if they don't even bother trying.

Shock, police are too sleepy to follow up. Good shop Cadence, burglars usually come back for a 2nd and 3rd go

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pattaya bike shop owner demands police action after burglary  

 

shop owner, 29 year old Sujanthra Im-arom, who owns Cadence Cycle on Jomtien Soi 8,

I'm sure that the owner is a foreigner. 

 

Probably why the cops aren't interested. 

 

12 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm sure that the owner is a foreigner. 

 

Probably why the cops aren't interested. 

 

Thing is the police only use CCTV so unless the owner has got hold of it it won't go anywhere 

I feel sad that this young enterprising woman is having these issues...Rottweiler needed?

12 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I feel sad that this young enterprising woman is having these issues...Rottweiler needed?

Indeed, even a small dog that yaps it's head off would be a deterrent.

Why does it feel the local police have been compromised or worse yet, participants. Such is a perception when police delay investigation, refuse dialog with victim and deflect any assurances to the victim that investigation is proceeding with due diligence.

What's needed is... a fifteen point crackdown!

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Indeed, even a small dog that yaps it's head off would be a deterrent.

It works on my estate.  There are few buyers near a yapping dog.

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I feel sad that this young enterprising woman is having these issues...Rottweiler needed?

Dangerous dog no....shotgun yes 👍

Years back when I lived in Singapore I imported and sold mountain bikes and high end biking accessories, we also had five retail shops over the island.

One shop was broken into and a quantity of high value Shimano XTR parts stolen, the police came and took notes, two days later I had a call from them to go to the local police station where they were holding one of our mechanics who had advertised the parts on EBay. What a difference.....

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I feel sad that this young enterprising woman is having these issues...Rottweiler needed?

Pitbull

I've went to the police in Pattaya twice looking for help, and both times I've left with a feeling of helplessness. They mocked me both times. Only thing they're good for in my opinion is the free toilet at the beach.

8 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I feel sad that this young enterprising woman is having these issues...Rottweiler needed?

 

Shop is owned by her French husband.

5 hours ago, Rimmer said:

Years back when I lived in Singapore I imported and sold mountain bikes and high end biking accessories, we also had five retail shops over the island.

One shop was broken into and a quantity of high value Shimano XTR parts stolen, the police came and took notes, two days later I had a call from them to go to the local police station where they were holding one of our mechanics who had advertised the parts on EBay. What a difference.....

 

Worse being locked up there than in Thailand, I reckon.

 

Did he get caned?

14 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

Worse being locked up there than in Thailand, I reckon.

 

Did he get caned?

 

No he didn't but it was around the same time that Michael Fay got caned for scratching cars.

I did not press charges as we got most of the stuff back.

The full carbon fiber bike in the photo is worth 20x what was stolen. They'd be smart to chip the bikes so they can be tracked if taken during the next break in. 

15 hours ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Shop is owned by her French husband.

Yes, I suspected as much when I saw the bikes came with a few strings of onions.