Man arrested in Bangkok for home thefts using motorbike (video)
A 45 year old Thai man was apprehended by the police on February 8 for allegedly climbing into homes and committing theft for personal gain.
This arrest followed an investigation after a social media page, อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้รีเทิร์น sought assistance with a case involving a thief on a motorcycle, suspected in two separate incidents.
The investigation, led by Police Major General Siam Boonsom, Police Major General Nophasin Poolsawat, and Police Major General Khomsit Rangsai, revealed Somsak as the culprit.
Subsequently, Police Colonel Kritidej Chanphet from Bang Khun Thian Police Station requested and received an arrest warrant from the Thonburi Criminal Court, warrant number 181/2568, issued on February 8.
The charges included night-time theft involving a vehicle to facilitate the crime or to evade capture.
The alleged suspect, Somsak was apprehended at Soi Chumchon Ruam Jai, Soi Rama 2, Soi 44, Intersection 7, Chom Thong subdistrict, Chom Thong district in Bangkok, reported KhaoSod.
Upon arrest, the suspect confessed to all charges and admitted to using the stolen cash for personal expenses. He was subsequently handed over to the Bang Khun Thian Police Station for legal proceedings.
In similar news, a former well-known boxer from Udon Thani was arrested for theft and drug use and causing a disturbance in a police holding cell. The incident occurred on January 29, when the ex-boxer stole 600 baht from a grocery store in Nong Phai, Mueang district, Udon Thani.
Police Colonel Udomchok Singhakulsiri from the Non Sung subdistrict police station reported that CCTV captured the act. The suspect, identified as 33 year old Suwat Damrongchat, also known as “Wat” or Thawatchai S. Nanthaka, was a former boxer who competed for prize money at local festivals.
He was apprehended at his home on the evening of January 30 while consuming several methamphetamine pills.
Upon his arrival at the police station, Wat displayed erratic behaviour, leading to his immediate placement in a holding cell.
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