Crime Gold Robbery in Lamphun Market Sparks Police Manhunt

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A manhunt is under way in Lamphun, after a brazen gold robbery took place in broad daylight at a jewellery shop in the heart of Pa Sang Market, Lamphun province, on 6 June.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 at the Yaowarat Gold Shop, located on the Lamphun–Li Road in Moo 1, Pa Sang District. Officers at Pa Sang Police Station were alerted to the theft and responded swiftly.

 

Deputy Inspector Pol. Lt. Thanapon Supacharunon led a team of investigators from both the Pa Sang Police Station and Lamphun Provincial Police to the scene.

 

According to initial reports, the suspect is described as a stocky male, approximately 160–165 centimetres tall. He was dressed in a long-sleeved blue shirt, jeans, a black cap, and a face mask and was riding a black Yamaha Mio motorcycle.

Staff at the shop reported that the suspect initially asked to see a 3-baht gold necklace, then requested to view two additional necklaces weighing 5 baht each. While pretending to compare their weight, he queried why they appeared different in size. The staff explained that one necklace was solid while the other was hollow.

 

Seizing the moment, the man suddenly ran from the shop with the necklaces in hand and fled the scene on his motorbike. He was last seen heading along the Pa Sang–Mae Raeng Road before turning into a small lane near a local snooker hall.

 

A food delivery rider and a member of the public attempted to give chase, but were unable to catch him. It is believed the suspect may have escaped towards the Ping River area, entering neighbouring San Pa Tong District in Chiang Mai province.

 

Police are currently examining CCTV footage from nearby businesses and along the suspected escape route in an effort to identify and locate the perpetrator.

 

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-06-08

 

 

 

[tandor]

cap and face mask...i ask you!

[hotchilli]

He'll be caught soon, eating rice at mothers.

[Georgealbert]

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