Thief caught on camera breaking into Pattaya apartments

A daring thief was caught on security cameras sneaking into an apartment building in Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao and breaking into unlocked rooms to steal valuables. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of July 20, was documented on security footage later released by the apartment owner to alert the public.

Local reporters visited S.B. Apartments in Soi Buakhao after the footage, which shows the thief attempting to open multiple room doors, was shared on social media. The thief, believed to be Thai and between 30 and 35 years old, arrived on a motorcycle and prowled through the building from the ground floor to the third floor, trying door handles along the way.

The apartment owner, 35 year old Namtan, reported that the incident took place at 3.42am. The intruder managed to access a foreign tenant’s room, from which he stole a digital camera and other valuables before fleeing the scene.

“The thief took advantage of a moment when someone left the building’s keycard door open.”

Namtan also noted that the thief appeared to be holding something in his pocket while trying the doors, leading her to believe he might have been armed.

Namtan urged the local police to apprehend the thief promptly to ensure the safety of her tenants. The footage has sparked concern among residents, who are now more vigilant about securing their rooms and the building’s entrance, reported Pattaya News.

In related news, a restaurant owner in Pattaya is urging the police to apprehend a thief who has repeatedly targeted her business.

Boonyarat, the 40 year old owner of Chill Out 84 restaurant in Soi 5, Nongprue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, reported the incidents to the local police. The restaurant has been hit three times within this month alone.

On July 27, Boonyarat shared CCTV footage with reporters, showing clear evidence of the thefts. The first incident involved the thief stealing several bottles of alcohol from the restaurant.

During the second break-in, the thief took chicken eggs, salted eggs, and century eggs. Despite Boonyarat’s expectations that the thief would not return, the third incident saw the suspect, who resembled the previous one, stealing a laptop and 5,000 baht in cash.