Couple arrested for spate of Phuket burglaries, B600k in stolen items recovered

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Couple arrested for spate of Phuket burglaries, B600k in stolen items recovered 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The couple had committed nine break-ins and stolen more than B600,000 in jewellery and other items, said Thalang police Police Chief Col Theerawat Liamsuwan. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: Thalang Police today presented to the press a couple arrested for a spate of burglaries across central Phuket. The couple have been charged for nine break-ins, and stealing items with a reported value of B600,000 as well as 16 bank cheques to the value of B2 million.

 

Chaiyo Liamsai, 22, from Ubon Ratchathani, and Wanpen Chuchay, 23, from Ranong, were arrested at a rented room in Baan Ya, in Moo 6, Srisoonthon, Thalang Police Chief Col Theerawat Liamsuwan told the press this morning (Aug 17).

 

Officers learned their whereabouts after checking CCTV surveillance camera footage at the scene of the crimes and CCTV cameras that helped track the suspects as they made their escape by motorbike.

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/couple-arrested-for-spate-of-phuket-burglaries-b600k-in-stolen-items-recovered-72547.php#bIBAwlDXp7l3Mf0A.97

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-08-17

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[legend49]

I see why they were caught, wearing helmets in robberies doesnt help. LOL

 

[RotBenz8888]

That Thai Fabergé egg has to be the most valuable thing they've stolen.

[apophyss]

It's good they show wearing helmets,

but for saving life they may do it on motorbike...

[P Funk]

Bonnie and Clyde were lucky they they didn’t meet a similar unhappy ending as the original pair