American Man Arrested for Robbing Donation Box Outside Pattaya Police Station

[Mason45]

On 4/2/2025 at 4:49 PM, snoop1130 said:

 

In a surprising turn of events early this morning, a 62-year-old American man's alleged desperation led him to an audacious robbery in Pattaya. The man, identified as John, was caught stealing from a donation box outside the local police station. His motive: hunger, after reportedly losing his ATM card.

 

The incident unfolded at approximately 2.30 am on April 2, when Pattaya police were alerted to a foreign man breaking into the Father Ray Foundation's donation box. Rapid response by officers saw them arriving in time to witness a dishevelled John using a stone to force open the stainless-steel box. He was found cramming various denominations of currency—including coins, 100-baht, and 20-baht bills, along with foreign money—into his wallet.

 

John's explanation revealed a troubled evening at a Beach Road beer bar, where he alleged the loss of his ATM card left him cashless and desperate for food. This justification, however, didn't deter the police from arresting him and initiating legal proceedings.

 

 

 

Though John's circumstances may evoke sympathy, stealing from a charitable outlet is deemed a grave crime, one warranting serious repercussions. The incident left both locals and tourists shocked, pondering the extreme measures he took to alleviate his hunger.

 

Despite his plea of desperation, John now faces the full weight of the law for his actions, a stark reminder of the severe consequences of such offences. The Pattaya community remains in disbelief over this unexpected breach of trust in a place designed to help those in need, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-02

 

 

 

On 4/3/2025 at 8:50 AM, bwanajohn said:

Deport him to El Salvador... sorry couldn 't resist

What a total low life. That money was for the Pattaya BIB's well earned Christmas piss up.

[ChicagoExpat]

On 4/4/2025 at 11:12 AM, MalcolmB said:

That well may be true but I would never go as low as you Americans and steal from disabled children.

So true.  No one else from any country at any time in history has ever done something as low as this.

 

🤡🤡🤡

[ElwoodP]

Various off topic posts removed.