Phuket police hunt ‘back pocket’ gold thief

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The woman sneakily stuffed a B20,000 necklace into her back pocket and walked out of the shop, said police. Image: CCTV

 

PHUKET: -- Police in Phuket are on the lookout for a woman who has twice entered gold shops on the island on the pretence of buying a necklace, and walking out of each shop with more than B20,000 in stolen gold tucked into her back pocket.

 

The wanted notices were issued yesterday (Mar 20), said Maj Thanasak Sawangsri of the Wichit Police, after officers were informed that the woman had stolen her second gold booty from the Muang Thong branch of Yongdee Gold Shop on Saturday.

 

“CCTV footage shows the woman with a black shirt and denim shorts entering the shop at 9am,” Maj Thanasak explained.

 

“She told staff that she wanted to buy a necklace. The staff placed a tray of necklaces in front of her and when the staff weren’t looking she stuffed one necklace (valued at over B20,000) into her back pocket then quickly walked out of the shop,” he said.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-police-hunt-back-pocket-gold-thief-61470.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-03-21

1 hour ago, webfact said:

and when the staff weren’t looking she stuffed one necklace (valued at over B20,000) into her back pocket

When the staff weren't looking !!!!! Unbelievable.......my first reaction may be to get some new staff.......

At 9 a.m. the staff is busy putting on make-up and CANNOT be asked to make even the minimum of effort.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket police hunt ‘back pocket’ gold thief

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The woman sneakily stuffed a B20,000 necklace into her back pocket and walked out of the shop, said police. Image: CCTV

 

PHUKET: -- Police in Phuket are on the lookout for a woman who has twice entered gold shops on the island on the pretence of buying a necklace, and walking out of each shop with more than B20,000 in stolen gold tucked into her back pocket.

 

The wanted notices were issued yesterday (Mar 20), said Maj Thanasak Sawangsri of the Wichit Police, after officers were informed that the woman had stolen her second gold booty from the Muang Thong branch of Yongdee Gold Shop on Saturday.

 

“CCTV footage shows the woman with a black shirt and denim shorts entering the shop at 9am,” Maj Thanasak explained.

 

“She told staff that she wanted to buy a necklace. The staff placed a tray of necklaces in front of her and when the staff weren’t looking she stuffed one necklace (valued at over B20,000) into her back pocket then quickly walked out of the shop,” he said.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-police-hunt-back-pocket-gold-thief-61470.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-03-21

Best time to rob a shop.  Opening or. closing time

  Minimum staff available and minimal attention.  Not woken up yet or dead keen to go home.

Why buy one? You can get it free in Pat as long as you can ride a motorcycle.