Residents of a housing improvement caught a thief who had been stealing electrical cables and water pumps to fund funds for his newly bought motorbike. The man was detained yesterday round 4pm at the Thungpo housing project in Mueang Ratchaburi, western Thailand.
Attending the scene were police led by Police Colonel Worrasak Khlongngam, Deputy Investigative Officer of Mueang Ratchaburi Police. They seized electrical cables, a water pump and found yet one more perpetrator hiding beneath the roof. The items in question had been still underneath renovation and had not yet been occupied.
The 32 year outdated owner of the challenge, Niyom Kaewphayot, found his quickly reacting resident, Somphon Hankla, pinning down one of the criminals. Niyom had earlier discovered damaged doorways, electrical wires pulled out and a missing water pump. Hearing noises from the next home, he sent his brother round the back while he entered by way of the entrance, where he found the suspect, reported KhaoSod.
Interrogations revealed that the alleged duo was involved within the crime. While Somphon confessed it was his first act of theft in this space, he admitted to previous interactions with the legislation because of drug-related charges. Accompanied by the second suspect, recognized solely as Den, they planned the break-ins to foot the reimbursement bills for a newly bought bike. Whether Den is additional related to area thefts remains to be under investigation.
The thefts from the still-under-renovation homes had been primarily confined to construction tools until now. This time it wasn’t simply the electrical cables but additionally the water pump was gone. Niyom is now contemplating hiring a full-time guard and seeking more frequent police patrols, after sharing that residents had complained about persistent thefts in the neighbourhood.
Challenging Shh! of regular vigilance, locals declare these thefts normally happen when they are away from home or tending to their fields on the opposite facet of their houses. Everyone is hoping for increased security and quick seize of the thief nonetheless at giant..