Mongolian Tourist Caught Stealing Goods in Pattaya Mall

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture of arrest.

 

A Mongolian tourist has been caught shoplifting items from a high-end store in a well-known Pattaya shopping mall. The suspect, a 52-year-old man, was found using a modified suitcase to conceal stolen merchandise but was apprehended by security staff before he could escape.

 

At around 22:35 on March 7, security personnel at the beachfront shopping centre in Pattaya, noticed the man behaving suspiciously while browsing a fashion store. He spent an extended period in the shop without making a purchase, and security staff became concerned when they noticed that several items had disappeared from the shelves.

 

Realising he was being watched, the suspect attempted to leave the store. Security guards stopped him for a search but initially found nothing unusual. However, upon closer inspection, they noticed his suitcase had been tampered with, featuring a large cut-out section on the top, sealed with Scotch tape to maintain its appearance. A second bag had been placed over the opening, and the front of the suitcase was tightly locked to avoid suspicion.

 

When security staff opened the case, they discovered a haul of stolen goods, including 12 branded shirts and two handbags, with an estimated total value of 26,000 baht.

 

 

Realising he had been caught, the suspect attempted to flee and physically attacked the security staff. However, several guards managed to subdue him and escort him to Pattaya City Police Station.

 

Mall representatives initially tried to negotiate a settlement with the suspect, but no agreement was reached. As a result, police formally arrested him, and he now faces legal proceedings for theft and assault.

 

-- 2025-03-08

 

[mikebell]

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

security staff became concerned when they noticed that several items had disappeared from the shelves.

 

No flies on these guys.

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

12 branded shirts and two handbags, with an estimated total value of 26,000 baht.

Hardly a luxury goods shop if you can get that lot for 26K!

Pattaya police finally get their man when someone else does their work.

[JoePai]

Mall representatives initially tried to negotiate a settlement with the suspect, but no agreement

 

Caught red handed, the idiot should have put his hands up and pay - but no and now he will suffer, moron

[dddave]

An American neighbor in my apartment building was caught "shoplifting" in a local supermarket.  Of course, he claimed he had put it is his pocket so he could carry other goods and "forgot".  Dumb

The store demanded he pay 10 times the items value to avoid prosecution.  That is apparently common practice at many stores.  He was also banned from the store which meant every time I went, I would have a list of things he needed.  I was not sad to see him return to the USA.