Golden getaway: Thief strikes at Pathum Thani shopping mall
In a bold daylight heist that could rival Hollywood thrillers, a lone thief made off with an impressive haul from a bustling Pathum Thani shopping mall in the Khlong 5 area.
The audacious theft unfolded today, February 3, leaving Thai police officers in hot pursuit of the suspect who absconded with a staggering 150 baht in gold, valued at over 6.6 million baht.
The scene of the crime was a gold shop nestled within a popular shopping centre in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani province.
Swiftly responding to the brazen theft, investigative officers descended upon the location to scour for clues and gather vital evidence.
Surveillance cameras captured the suspect during their illegal escapade: a figure clad in long jeans, a long-sleeved denim shirt, and a wool hat, blending in effortlessly with the crowd before executing the swift snatch-and-grab.
After the deed was done, the thief vanished into thin air, leaving police to piece together the details of the crime caper.
Pathum Thani police launched a vigorous manhunt to track down the elusive robber, with detectives reviewing the footage and following up on leads.
As the investigation intensifies, the community remains on edge, awaiting the swift hand of justice to close in on the culprit.
In related news, a 27 year old mother was arrested for stealing a gold bracelet after facing dire financial straits. She resorted to stealing following threats from a lender who intimidated her by threatening her four month old child.
The incident occurred on January 12 in a gold shop in Hua Ro, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, Ayutthaya province. Suwichada Ongying, who works as a motorcycle rider through an application, admitted to the theft.
Struggling financially after the birth of her child, the mother of one borrowed 7,000 baht (US$200) online, believing it was a monthly repayment scheme, only to discover it required weekly payments. This miscalculation added a 4,000 baht (US$115) interest, and the lender threatened to harm her and her child.
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