Russian Tourists Robbed as Handbag Snatched in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

A Russian tourist and her friends were left shaken after falling victim to a snatch theft in Pattaya, at approximately 22.05 on 7 February, losing cash, mobile phones, and personal documents. Pattaya police launched an urgent manhunt to track down the suspects.

 

The incident occurred in Soi Wat Boon Kanjanaram 8, Pattaya, Bang Lamung. Police Lieutenant Panasarn Khrongsit, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, received the report and quickly informed his superior, Police Colonel Navin Theerawit. Investigators from Pattaya Police and Tourist Police rushed to the scene.

 

Officers found three Russian women in a state of distress, recounting how three young male suspects on a motorcycle rode up alongside them as they were walking back to their accommodation. The men snatched a handbag before speeding away.

 

The stolen items included two mobile phones, 4,500 baht in cash, and important documents. The handbag belonged to Miss Tatiana Miakisheva, a 31-year-old Russian national. She provided police with a photograph of the stolen bag as evidence.

 

Police Colonel Navin Theerawit immediately ordered officers to block possible escape routes and review CCTV footage from the area. The surveillance footage captured images of the suspects matching the victims’ descriptions. Authorities believe the perpetrators have not travelled far and have launched a full-scale search to bring them to justice.

 

-- 2025-02-08

 

 

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

She provided police with a photograph of the stolen bag as evidence.

That was lucky.  

 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Miss Tatiana Miakisheva, a 31-year-old Russian national.

I wonder how long her holiday has been?