webfact Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Russian tourist’s stolen phone recoveredPhuket Gazette Naing Win was arrested after police were able to track down the stolen phone at a construction camp in Kathu. Photo: Phuket Tourist PolicePHUKET: -- A Myanmar national was arrested yesterday after being tracked down in Kathu for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a Russian tourist.Dmithy Surkov, 32, reported that his phone was stolen from Patong Beach on September 12, said Phuket Tourist Police Chief Urumporn Koondejsumrit.“We tracked down the phone on September 19, when we were able to see that someone was using it in the Kathu area,” Maj Urumporn said.After pin pointing the location to a construction site in the area, police moved in to arrest Naing Win, 28, who was holding the stolen Asus Z00D smartphone.“Mr Surkov confirmed that the phone was his. However, Mr Naing denied stealing it. He said he had received it from a friend,” Maj Urumporn said.Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Russian-tourists-stolen-phone-recovered/62026?desktopversion#ad-image-0-- Phuket Gazette 2015-09-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioc Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 It looks like he's smiling....what's funny in being caught with a stolen phone..... I really can't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Most not be a lot of big news stories today if this is the best they can come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatproblem Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 None of my friends give me phones ,maybe i need new friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Jones Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 "Best Police in the World" ... Words of some loonie ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Maybe he is a scape goat ? We will never find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Just close the borders. Too many evil people entering Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelyeu Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 My house was burgled and I was able to track the stuff down using Prey Project on my stolen tablet.. Android devices include locate my phone by default but it needs to be turned on. Highly recommended. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboctok Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 It looks like he's smiling....what's funny in being caught with a stolen phone..... I really can't get it Getting arrested by cops wearing parachute badges qualifies him for one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now