French Graphic Designer Reports Theft of Expensive Camera in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured by CCTV

 

A French graphic designer has reported the theft of his camera, valued at 100,000 baht, following a recent air conditioning service at his home in Pattaya. The incident, which occurred on December 18, was reported by Mr. Christian Demoulin, 34, and his wife, Ms. Wanida Wakthaisong, 33, at the Pattaya City Police Station on the morning of December 29.

 

Ms. Wanida explained that the couple had hired two air conditioning technicians to clean the units in their home, which is located in Soi Kromthedin 6, Pattaya. The service took place in their office room, where several valuable items were kept on a desk, including a digital camera, lenses, and computer equipment.

 

One technician remained inside the room while the other worked outside. Ms. Wanida recalled that the technician outside entered the room briefly to take out a trash bag. The cleaning process finished without incident, and no one suspected anything was amiss at the time.

 

However, when Mr. Demoulin later attempted to use his camera, he found it missing. Upon reviewing the security footage, the couple saw the technician outside the room passing a brown shoulder bag to the other technician, acting nervously and trying to avoid the camera’s view. They then realised the camera and lens, a Fujifilm model valued at 100,000 baht, had been stolen.

 

Further investigation revealed that the stolen camera was posted for sale in a second-hand camera group online. Mr. Demoulin was able to confirm that the person selling the camera was indeed one of the air conditioning technicians.

 

The couple attempted to contact the technician, who initially agreed to meet them at the Pattaya City Police Station, but after waiting for hours, they received no response. Subsequent attempts to reach the technician were unsuccessful, as he avoided their calls and inquiries.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Ittiporn Tangchuthivatsap, the deputy investigating officer, confirmed that a report had been filed and that the police had started investigating the case. The authorities are working with the investigation team to gather more clues and track down the suspects for legal action.

 

-- 2024-12-31

 

 

[jacko45k]

Leaving valuables out in full view of visiting workers is silly indeed, many a home robbery can be linked to such prior visits. 

[henryford1958]

Why not leave a note "Please steal my camera"

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Leaving valuables out in full view of visiting workers is silly indeed, many a home robbery can be linked to such prior visits. 

 

1 hour ago, henryford1958 said:

Why not leave a note "Please steal my camera"

It was his place of work.

In my home (office) I have 3 computers, printers, antique figures, paintings etc etc. 

One lap top alone cost more than 60,000 THB

I do not hide them away every time that I go out to check in guests.

Window cleaners, a/c guys, maintenance people etc all go in and out - even if I am not there.

Less of the victim blaming - the problem is the thief, who is not the sharpest knife in the drawer by the sound of it.

 

[KhunBENQ]

If it's not stolen while working you might experience a burglary some days later.

Got this from a Pattaya resident.

[Rimmer]

When we get aircons cleaned, my wife stays with them and watches  them like a hawk, when they split up to clean the outside unit I will usually go with them to make sure they do it correctly.

 

We also have cameras in every room and 14 cameras outside, call us suspicious or careful or what?

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

It was his place of work.

In my home (office) I have 3 computers, printers, antique figures, paintings etc etc. 

One lap top alone cost more than 60,000 THB

I do not hide them away every time that I go out to check in guests.

Window cleaners, a/c guys, maintenance people etc all go in and out - even if I am not there.

Less of the victim blaming - the problem is the thief, who is not the sharpest knife in the drawer by the sound of it.

 

Don't get your point really..... is it 'I am daft too and awaiting a theft?'

A victim is a victim irrespective of how sharp the thief may be. 

[OneMoreFarang]

It seems it is the habit of many Thai technicians to come at least with two people and then they roam around. Often one of them has nothing better to do then look here at little and there a little.

And then some of them pick up this item, and that item, ...

Most of the time this seems to be harmless, but I hate it. So, whenever anybody comes, I make sure I am not alone, and my gf also has a look at them. And if anybody picks up anything not related to their work, we make it very fast very clear to them that they shouldn't do that. 

I don't know how common it is that things get stolen, it is definitely very common that they look around and want to touch a lot of things.

Until now I was lucky enough that nothing was stolen. But then, I also made sure nothing valuable is just for grab. 

[hotchilli]

Should have followed them around... loose items that can be picked up quickly and sold without question are too enticing to pass-up by some.

[metisdead]

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