Burglary at roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng shocks community
An incident of burglary at a roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng, Chon Buri, shocked the community today at 9am. The local police, led by Police Captain Suradet Imjai, swiftly responded to the scene. Their investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 37 year old Sanchai, also known as Ton, was a familiar face who had been previously helped by the victims.
The restaurant owner, a 46 year old woman, and her three year old daughter were the only ones present during the incident. The woman was bathing her child when she noticed a man entering her restaurant, helping himself to drink from the fridge, and placing them into a basket.
Recognising danger, the woman managed to stealthily escape from the premises with her daughter and alert the neighbours who then informed the police.
The police arrived at the Ban Bueng burglary scene to find Ton, a tall, thin man dressed in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, sitting nonchalantly on a rock nearby. Upon inspection, two sharp knives were found hidden on his person. The police promptly disarmed him and took him into custody for further questioning at Ban Bueng Police Station.
Ton confessed to his intent to steal alcohol and beverages to sell for money. He admitted to using methamphetamine three to four days before the incident, which was confirmed by a positive urine test result.
The restaurant owner revealed that she and her husband had previously provided food and work for Ton. They had even taken him to work in Lat Krabang, where he worked for a while until he had some money saved up. However, he started behaving oddly and quit his job without reason about a month ago.
They lost contact with the suspect until the day of the incident. The woman expressed her relief that she and her daughter were unharmed, and her stolen assets were recovered.
The Ban Bueng burglary incident has made the woman more cautious about helping others, especially those with a history related to drug use. Meanwhile, the police have charged Ton with drug use, theft, and possession of a knife, and are proceeding with legal action, reported KhaoSod.
