Bank robber comes in from the rain, makes off with 106,000 baht

Staff at the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives in Prawet district of southeastern Bangkok got a surprise this week when a lone armed robber came in off the street, out of the torrential rain, and stole 106,000 baht.

Brandishing a pistol, the man, caught on security cameras, wore a sky blue cap, a facemask, black shirt, jeans and trainers. He went up to the first counter and told the clerk to get on the floor.

He then helped himself to 106,000 baht before disappearing on a black Honda Click motorcycle with the registration SCV 683 .

Police were notified of the incident at about 3pm on Monday. They believe the culprit is a Thai man about 30 years old. It is presumed that with the proceeds of his crime the suspect will be able to upgrade to at least a Honda Scoopy.

SOURCES: thaivisa | Daily News | engnews.com