Picture of arrest.

 

An Australian man has been arrested in Bangkok after stealing a rental motorcycle and leading police on a chaotic chase that ended when he rode into a Peugeot car showroom.

 

Police from the Phra Khanong station apprehended 41-year-old Beau Gerand Hegarty, an Australian national, on charges of driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid licence. The arrest took place at 18:45 on 3 January inside the Peugeot showroom on Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong district.

 

According to authorities, the incident began when Hegarty, allegedly intoxicated, stole a red-and-white Honda CRF 300L motorcycle from the parking lot of Samrong Nuea Police Station in Samut Prakan. The rental vehicle had been impounded following a previous incident in which Hegarty had reportedly damaged it and refused to pay for repairs.

 

Police were alerted by Samrong Nuea station and immediately set up a checkpoint along the suspected route. Officers spotted Hegarty speeding near Sukhumvit 62 and gave chase. Upon noticing the authorities, Hegarty attempted to flee by riding into a Peugeot showroom, where he abandoned the motorcycle and tried to escape on foot. Police managed to apprehend him inside the premises.

 

The motorcycle’s owner, who had rented it out to Hegarty, confirmed that the vehicle was indeed theirs and had been taken without authorisation. The incident was documented in police records at Samrong Nuea station, where the rental owner had previously filed a complaint.

 

Upon his arrest, Hegarty exhibited signs of intoxication but did not possess any illegal items. When asked to present a valid driving licence, he was unable to do so. Officers conducted an on-site breath alcohol test, which recorded a level significantly above the legal limit.

 

Hegarty was taken to Phra Khanong Police Station, where he was charged with driving under the influence, operating a vehicle without a licence, and theft.

 

-- 2025-01-05

 

 

Off to the monkey house for the rest of your holiday you idiot 

What does it take to educate these western type nutters who think they can play games like this ? 3 months is what is needed and then to make sure it makes the western press with all the tears and pleading...

Another quality tourist, we need to see this idiot face!

Crocodile DRUNKY....

 

Damaged it once and refused to pay, then stole it from the police  station and took them for a chase... what a plonker.

Being prosecuted for not having valid license,what about the rental company who previously rented the bike to him , oops forgot they brought the cops

Well at least this drunken Aussie didn't try to stab the police with a knife like the quality Russian ones do,, but he needs to spend some time at the Bangkok Hilton... 

Throw the book ( in Thai only ) at him. 

I thought under new laws any rental shop renting bikes to people without a licence were to be prosecuted........oh, wait a minute, I forgot, Farang v Thai.......No plomlem.

He will have a slightly longer holiday than he had anticipated. What a drip.

23 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Off to the monkey house for the rest of your holiday you idiot 

..thank you Your Worship for your swift and positive action in this matter.

Next case please!

46 minutes ago, sfbandung said:

He will have a slightly longer holiday than he had anticipated. What a drip.

 

By the courtesy of this kingdom. 

Zero $ Thailand experience to the thief.

 

Alcohol doesn't change character.

It only reveals the Real Nature.

 

 

Another visiting tool who thinks he’s above the law, much like that nutter eating his traffic ticket recently .

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Damaged it once and refused to pay, then stole it from the police  station and took them for a chase... what a plonker.

Obviously not enough cuddles as a baby left him socially confused 

Driving while drunk, no license, stolen motorbike, outstanding debt, resisting arrest, damage to private property ... did I miss anything? In view that he fled the scene of the crime and unwilling to accept responsibility for his actions, one can have little sympathy for this individual even if the rental company was in the wrong.  Just another tourist who has to learn the hard way. 

Is the cop feeding him an index finger?

Drunk and stole a motorcycle off a police lot at age 41.  Candidate for Loser Farang of the Year.

28 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Another visiting tool who thinks he’s above the law, much like that nutter eating his traffic ticket recently .

 

Some idiots are groundlessly convinced they are anything great just because they are from the wealthier country.

AKA Master Race Myth.

hmmm… stupid is what stupid does?

Whose a clever boy.....that went well didn't it?

What in the name of  Sir Les Patterson is going on with these Aussies? Week before last  one attacked a motorbike taxi rider and now this episode,  looks like another bikey gang member looking to get his stripes!

🏍

Lock him up then deport the dumbo

On 1/5/2025 at 5:07 AM, Georgealbert said:

41-year-old Beau Gerand Hegarty

Australian man has been arrested in Bangkok after stealing a rental motorcycle and leading police on a chaotic chase

 

driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid licence

Ha, ha ha, Aussie boy showing that he can be just as good as the Brits at being stupid. 😂

 

 

Deserves jail for being called Beau. 

I bet the Btits  are getting upset with the idiot Aussies taking all the limelight  for stupidity.

Off to Xmas Island with him.....

40 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

I bet the Btits  are getting upset with the idiot Aussies taking all the limelight  for stupidity.

B tits? 😅😅

43 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

I bet the Btits  are getting upset with the idiot Aussies taking all the limelight  for stupidity.

Yawn