Bangkok police arrest man for receiving stolen tower batteries

Police in Bangkok apprehended a suspect in connection with receiving stolen property, specifically stolen phone tower batteries. The suspect claims he did not purchase the items but received them from a customer for repair.

Police Major General Teeradej Thamsutee, along with officers from the Investigative Division 4, Bureau of Investigation, yesterday, October 2, arrested 49 year old Ekasit, who was wanted under two arrest warrants issued by Pattaya Provincial Court.

The first warrant, numbered 355/2567 and dated July 3, charged him with receiving stolen property. The second warrant, numbered 374/2567 and dated July 19, also carried the same charge. Ekasit was apprehended in front of his home in the Saphan Sung district of Bangkok on October 1.

In June, thieves broke into the fenced area of a base station at the Nen Plub Wan site and stole three sets of SACRED SUN SCIFP48100 lithium batteries, valued at 113,250 baht. Following an investigation, police arrested two individuals responsible for the theft.

Further inquiries revealed that Ekasit was involved in purchasing and possibly aiding in the crime. Investigators then sought and obtained arrest warrants from the Pattaya Provincial Court.

Upon learning that Ekasit was residing in Saphan Sung, officers moved in and arrested him. He was then handed over to the investigating officers at Nong Prue Police Station in Chon Buri. During the arrest, Ekasit partially denied the charges, stating he was an electronic repair technician and had received the items from a customer for repair. However, police seized the items as they believed they were linked to criminal activity, leading to his arrest.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Teeradej issued a warning to those buying second-hand goods to be cautious of inadvertently purchasing stolen items. He advised checking the history of the seller and the items to avoid becoming an unwitting accomplice to a crime, reported KhaoSod.

“Be vigilant when buying second-hand goods. Ensure you verify the background of the seller or shop. If the items you purchase are found to be stolen, you could be charged with ‘receiving stolen property’ under Section 357 of the Criminal Code.”