Indian tourist targeted in daring Pattaya necklace snatch
In a brazen act of robbery, an Indian tourist was targeted by a pair of masked bandits in the heart of Pattaya. The daring heist, caught on CCTV, has sent shockwaves through the city.
In the early hours of this morning, December 12, a shocking incident unfolded on Pattaya Second Road near Soi Yensabai. Merlin Dhanapalan, an Indian national, was enjoying a late-night ride with a friend when they were ambushed by two masked assailants.
The brazen duo, believed to be foreigners, approached Dhanapalan on a motorcycle. In a swift and violent move, they snatched a gold necklace worth a staggering 210,000 baht from his neck.
The force of the snatch caused the thieves’ motorcycle to topple over, leading to a chaotic struggle.
Despite the victims’ valiant efforts to resist, the thieves managed to flee the scene. One suspect made a daring escape on foot, while the other quickly recovered their motorcycle and sped off.
CCTV footage of the incident has emerged, showing the two tall, masked suspects in action. The grainy footage captures the intense struggle between the victims and the thieves.
Pattaya City Police are now on the hunt for the daring duo. Police Lieutenant Akkharapong Saenputawong and his team are meticulously analysing the CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to gather crucial clues, reported Pattaya News.
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation.
In related news, a 27 year old man was arrested for snatching a foreigner’s gold necklace weighing 10 baht, later pawned to fuel his online gambling habit. The arrest took place on November 28, following a detailed investigation by Phayathai Police Station officers.
In other news, Patong Police investigated the theft of a gold necklace from a foreign tourist in Soi Sea Dragon, off Bangla Road, which took place on October 4. The incident, which occurred around 12.20am in front of a bar, was reported by the victim to the police.
