Robber Steals Gold Worth 1.5 Million Baht from Bangkok Mall

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A man disguised as a food delivery worker staged a daring gold heist at a jewellery store inside a shopping mall in Bangkok, making off with six gold necklaces weighing a total of 30 baht and valued at approximately 1.5 million baht.

 

The robbery occurred at 11:36 on 25 March, at the Aurora Gold Shop inside Big C Supercenter Phetkasem 1, located on Phetkasem Soi 65, Lak Song, Bang Khae.

 

 

Authorities from Phetkasem Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Tiratchayapong Rattanathamsophonkun and Pol. Col. Pramote Chanboonkaew, along with forensic officers and investigators, rushed to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, officers found shocked staff members who described the suspect as a 30-40-year-old man wearing a green long-sleeved jacket resembling a food delivery uniform, dark sunglasses, a red balaclava, blue jeans, and white trainers.

 

Security footage showed the suspect entering the store without a weapon and pointing at a gold display case before suddenly leaping over the counter. He grabbed 19 gold necklaces of varying weights before jumping back over the counter and fleeing.

 

A mall security guard witnessed the robbery and pursued the suspect, causing him to drop 13 gold necklaces as he ran through the shopping centre and out onto the street. The thief managed to escape with six necklaces, each weighing five baht, before shedding his green jacket, white shoulder bag, and black gloves near a rubbish bin close to Phetkasem Soi 67. Police suspect he had a motorbike parked nearby and used it to flee the scene.

 

Following the incident, police issued an alert to intercept the suspect, but he remains at large. Officers are analysing CCTV footage to trace his escape route.

 

 

-- 2025-03-26

 

[flyingtlger]

At least its not like the Gold Toilet stolen from the English Palace......