Policeman Shot After Truck Heist

[Jai Dee]

Policeman shot after truck heist

Bandits hold up armoured van, get away with Bt22m in cash

Three robbers stole Bt22.8 million from an armoured cash transporter in Bangkok yesterday, and nearly killed a policeman in a gunfight after they fled the scene.

Two security officers who manned the truck operated by Siam Administrative Manage-ment Co (Samco), said they were approached by two robbers while transporting money from their vehicle to a Siam Commercial Bank branch in Lat Krabang district.

One robber drew a gun and forced them to lie down while the other threw bags of money into a waiting grey Toyota Altis sedan driven by a third man.

The three bandits fled in the sedan, while a policeman chased it briefly before firing three shots at the car.

Another policeman rushed to intercept the car at a turn 500 metres away near a railway crossing. Pol Sergeant Aran Daengamphol was shot twice - one struck his right knee and the other scratched his neck - when an armed robber returned fire from the fleeing vehicle.

The stolen money had been withdrawn from Siam Commercial Bank's headquarters near the Ratchayothin Intersection. Eight bags contained Bt18.3 million. Another Bt4.5 million snatched in the heist was packed in many bundles.

Witnesses told police the armed robber wore a black jacket, a pair of khaki pants, and had crew-cut hair.

The sedan's licence plate number, which police said was probably fake, was Sor Sala-Jor Jarn 1764, and registered in Bangkok.

Witnesses said they had seen the sedan parked at the scene long before the truck arrived.

Police said both Siam Commercial Bank and Samco employees would be interviewed about whether they had provided inside information to the robbers.

Metropolitan Police chief Lt-General Assawin Khwanmueng said he had asked officers in Provincial Police Region 2, who have jurisdiction over Bangkok's eastern districts, where the robbers appeared to head, to alert patrols to find the sedan or the thieves.

He also instructed police at all 88 stations in Bangkok to watch out for any further hold-ups at gold shops, banks, or especially petrol stations or convenience stores that operate 24 hours.

Source: The Nation - 30 November 2007

[funfun]

"He also instructed police at all 88 stations in Bangkok to watch out for any further hold-ups at gold shops, banks, or especially petrol stations or convenience stores that operate 24 hours"

arina!!!!

[sriracha john]

Police sketch of one of the wanted fugitives

Thai Rath newspaper

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just wondering... as it sounds like a familiar modus operandi....

Did they let the Finn, who is waiting extradition back to Finland for an armored-car robbery, out on bail?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=155717

Edited November 30, 2007 by sriracha john

[Jai Dee]

Armed robbers steal B18.3m

Hold up cash delivery van, shoot policeman

Police collect evidence from the cash delivery truck of Siam Administrative Management Co (Samco), contracted by Siam Commercial Bank. Three robbers made off with 18.3 million baht from the truck yesterday.

Three armed men held up a Siam Commercial Bank cash delivery truck in broad daylight in Bangkok yesterday and fled with 18.3 million baht in cash. They shot and wounded a policeman who tried to stop them as they fled in a bronze Toyota Altis sedan. The daring heist sparked a massive police manhunt, but the robbers were still at large late last night.

Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Aswin Khwanmuang said investigators were examining pictures from surveillance cameras near the crime scene and interviewing eyewitnesses.

More from the Bangkok Post here.

[Scott]

Oh, oh. Some years back there was a guy who pulled a big robbery and then he said he burned the money to keep warm as it was cold.

These guys should have a warm, cozy cool season.

Now, anybody know was 18 or 22 million--big discrepency.

[Jai Dee]

Now, anybody know was 18 or 22 million--big discrepency.

Eight bags contained Bt18.3 million. Another Bt4.5 million snatched in the heist was packed in many bundles.

[lazeeboy]

Now, anybody know was 18 or 22 million--big discrepency.

Eight bags contained Bt18.3 million. Another Bt4.5 million snatched in the heist was packed in many bundles.

if you are gonna rob somewhere then 22 million baht from a truck was a good idea .

[Scott]

Thanks Jai Dee, now I don't have to be sarcastic and insinuate that it was 18 million, but by the time the delivery guys and police left, it was 22 million!

[Big A]

Quick, Somchai. Polish that new BMW in the showroom. The police are a coming, and their pockets are stuffed with cash!!

[kmart]

I would imagine that in true "armed robbery" style (I used to watch "The Sweeney") that the guards and driver might be the first people that the cops speak to...

[Chloe82]

The Thai language news on TV says they have a suspect under survailance.

[londonthai]

The Thai language news on TV says they have a suspect under survailance.

police don't announce survailance over the TV - unless it's TV reporters who tracked down and are survailing the robbers. Wait another hour or two, maybe we will show you pictures.

[mrbojangles]

One robber drew a gun and forced them to lie down while the other threw bags of money into a waiting grey Toyota Altis sedan driven by a third man.

The three bandits fled in the sedan,

Fled and Bangkok traffic, somehow don't seem to go together

[AlexLah]

Ok all I think I got it.

The report says it was a Toyota Altis SEDAN!

It must not be that difficult to trace the car and the owner as most Altis are coupe, right?

It is very rare to see an Altis sedan...........

[sriracha john]

Police are tracing truck-heist gunman

Police know one of the three robbers who made off with Bt22.8 million in a security-truck heist on Thursday and are now tracing him, a senior investigator said yesterday.

The only armed robber, who was seen by many witnesses, had been involved in three robberies in the past few years, two of which involved Siam Administrative Management (Samco).

Police said they had no clue who the two other robbers were.

Pol Maj-General Amnuay Nimmano, chief of Metropolitan Police Division 3, who is leading the investigation, said Thursday's heist and two other Samco truck robberies had been inside jobs by former Samco employees.

He said the first robbery had been of a truck company named Brink near Fashion Island Mall in the Bang Chan area.

Police released a sketch of the man, who they said was 1.75-1.8 metres tall and 35-40 years of age with a fair complexion.

Amnuay said the two Samco employees who were driving the truck on Thursday, Winai Phetwaree and Manop Mooldee, were innocent. Police interviewed them for several hours on Thursday night and checked their records. They had neither debts nor criminal records, he said.

A woman later turned up to protest her innocence, saying the licence plate attached to the Toyota Altis sedan used by the three robbers was actually registered in her name.

- The Nation

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The other 2 are unknown... best to check to see if that Finn is still in custody....

[sriracha john]

Interesting BP graphic:

Police identify cash delivery van robbers

Police have identified three robbers who shot a police officer and made off with 22 million baht in cash from a cash delivery truck in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district on Thursday. Police yesterday released sketches of the suspects and are gathering evidence before applying to the court for arrest warrants, said Metropolitan Police Division 3 chief Amnuay Nimmano. A sketch of one robbery suspect released by police yesterday. The drawings were made based on testimony by more than 10 witnesses and footage from surveillance cameras near the crime scene in front of a Siam Commercial Bank branch near King Mongkut's University of Technology's Lat Krabang campus. The three are aged from 35 to 40 and are 175 to 180 cm tall. Pol Maj-Gen Amnuay said police knew their identity and believed they had committed similar crimes before. The escape vehicle had been modified as a racing-style sedan, said police. One of the car's tyres was hit by bullets fired by police. The robbers continued on for about four kilometres, then stopped to change the tyre and resumed their escape.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/01Dec2007_news01.php

Edited December 1, 2007 by sriracha john

[Richard W]

The robbers continued on for about four kilometres, then stopped to change the tyre and resumed their escape.

That's impressive!

[jingjoe]

Thai cops risking their life in the line of duty speaks volumes. I'm glad to read that the injured police officer didn't die as a result.

[sriracha john]

The robbers continued on for about four kilometres, then stopped to change the tyre and resumed their escape.

That's impressive!

Indeed that's something to rival Michael Schumacher's Ferrari pit crew:

[Chloe82]

The Thai language news on TV says they have a suspect under survailance.

police don't announce survailance over the TV - unless it's TV reporters who tracked down and are survailing the robbers. Wait another hour or two, maybe we will show you pictures.

What part of my post did you not understand? THEY DID say that.

[Big A]

The robbers continued on for about four kilometres, then stopped to change the tyre and resumed their escape.

That's impressive!

Indeed that's something to rival Michael Schumacher's Ferrari pit crew:

Nonsense!! A full Ferrari pit team can change all 4 tyres in 15 seconds. Funny that. I was sitting at a red light in Belfast a load of years back, and not only had the thieving wee bastards had my 4 hubcaps, they also had the spare tyre out of the boot, my windscreen wipers and my briefcase on the front passenger seat all in under 10 seconds!!

BEAT THAT, SCHUMACHER!!

Edited December 2, 2007 by Big A

[londonthai]

Police know one of the three robbers who made off with Bt22.8 million in a security-truck heist on Thursday and are now tracing him, a senior investigator said yesterday.

The only armed robber, who was seen by many witnesses, had been involved in three robberies in the past few years

police even doesn't have a clue who he is or where he is - they have only his picture from the 3 robberies. Not enough

[Scott]

I wonder how much the bribe would have been had the policeman been able to stop the car!

Actually, condolences to the police and hope he has a speedy recovery.

[Chloe82]

I wonder how much the bribe would have been had the policeman been able to stop the car!

A policeman is shot twice while trying to aprehend a gang of armed robbers and then you throw aspersions around about his honesty.

Prety pathetic realy.

Chloe.

[Big A]

Sometimes the BiBs do do a good job. I feel sorry for the copper who copped it.

[TAWP]

I wonder how much the bribe would have been had the policeman been able to stop the car!

A policeman is shot twice while trying to aprehend a gang of armed robbers and then you throw aspersions around about his honesty.

Prety pathetic realy.

Chloe.

Or you could read it as "how much would the robbers have offered?", not meaning the cop would have accepted.

[cm-happy]

TITV news story last night(Fri 14 Dec) about this robbery.

Seems the truck driver was an accomplice, working with Thai army officers. Similar heist took place and police caught culprits and think that the same gang is involved, except this time no one was shot or injured. Sorry no other references other than news story on TITV.

[Scott]

Thanks for the update. So many stories just never get updated. It's appreciated.

[pumpuiman]

Seems the truck driver was an accomplice, working with Thai army officers

This should help the junta at election time

Imagine how the injured cop feels about the army being involved.

Edited December 15, 2007 by pumpuiman