Man in cartoon Moo Deng T-shirt caught stealing in Kanchanaburi
A man sporting a distinctive black T-shirt with a cartoon Moo Deng design and the words “Don’t catch me” was swiftly apprehended by police after being caught on CCTV stealing goods from a motorcycle basket.
The incident took place yesterday, November 4, in front of a convenience store in the Tha Rua Market area, Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi province. Despite his attempt to appear nonchalant, he was unable to evade capture for more than an hour.
The suspect casually approached a parked motorcycle outside the convenience store, taking a green plastic bag from the basket before calmly walking away. The owner of the motorcycle, a 55 year old woman, returned to find her bag missing and promptly reported the theft to the Tha Rua Police Station.
Police, equipped with clear CCTV footage showing the suspect’s actions, began their pursuit. Within an hour, they tracked down the suspect to a residence within the Tha Rua Phra Thaen municipality. The man, identified only as Bo, was still wearing the same distinctive clothing. Upon confrontation, he admitted to the theft.
Upon meeting the victim, Bo immediately apologised, bowing his head in contrition, reported KhaoSod.
The police then escorted Bo back to the scene of the crime, where his remorse was evident. Following this, he was taken to the Tha Rua Police Station for further questioning and to proceed with legal action.
In related news, a teenager’s desperate attempt to steal eggs from a roadside restaurant in Trat province ended in tears but also compassion. The 16 year old boy, caught by a passerby, explained his actions, having not eaten for almost four days.
The restaurant owner, a 72 year old woman, decided against pressing charges, choosing instead to give him the food.
The incident occurred at a som tam restaurant along the Dan Kao-Nern Ta Maew Road in Wang Krajae subdistrict, Mueang district, Trat province.
