Picture courtesy of Sattahip News.

 

A Burmese national has been arrested following an attempted burglary at the home of a local village headman in Najomtien, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province.

 

The incident occurred early morning, on 10 May at House No. 82, Moo 8, the residence of Mr. Tueanchit Sapna, known locally as “Phuyaai Toi”, the headman of Moo 8, Najomtien Subdistrict.

 

Pol. Col. Phatthana Robru, Superintendent of Najomtien Police Station, responded swiftly to the emergency call along with Pol. Lt. Col. Adisorn Kongkoi, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, and a patrol unit.

 

CCTV footage showed the suspect scaling the side wall of the house before leaving the premises and returning moments later with burglary tools. He then attempted to break in through a window and a door.

 

However, a housekeeper, who had just entered the kitchen, was alerted by suspicious noises. Upon investigating, she spotted the intruder inside the property and quickly alerted another staff member before contacting Mr. Tueanchit. The suspect fled the scene once he realised he had been detected.

 

Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of police investigators, the suspect was apprehended just 20 minutes later at the Ban Amphur junction, approximately three kilometres from the scene.

 

He was identified as Mr. Pon, a Burmese national who had entered the country illegally. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to all charges and was taken back to the scene for a formal crime re-enactment.

 

Mr. Pon now faces multiple charges including: illegal entry into Thailand, trespassing, and attempted theft involving the destruction of property protection measures.

 

Police have handed the suspect over to Najomtien Police Station investigators for further legal proceedings. The case remains under investigation.

 

Mr. Tueanchit praised the police for their swift response and professionalism, stating that the officers managed to track down and arrest the suspect in just 20 minutes after receiving the initial report.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Sattahip News 2025-05-11.

 

 

 

I definitely would not trust that thief. He looks very shady indeed.