webfact Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Thief steals Brit pensioner's phone from behind his back Thai caption: Light fingered thief CCTV from a restaurant in downtown Udon Thani showed the moment a thief made off with a British pensioner's phone that he had left on a table. Udon Thani police were called by Nathamon the owner of the restaurant in Soi Prachanimit who said that this was the first time anyone had done such a thing at her place that she opened years ago. The victim - Mr Martin, 68 - had been having a coffee with a couple of old mates when a man parked a motorcycle out front. He was about 30-40, with a beard and a pierced left ear. Police said that it appeared that the thief had been cruising around looking for a vulnerable old tourist to steal from. They are studying CCTV in the area to try and get a lead in the case. Full story: One31 -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-10-21 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Out of the picture it looks like they will have a fair chance to catch this guy too, but he probably sold the phone and spent the money already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Similar robbery happened around the 6th October in the same district. Involved a foreigner seated at restaurant table near the sidewalk and the thief doing a drive-by grab. https://news.ch7.com/detail/367576 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Saw this elsewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Udon's finest! ...and the cops aint half bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 3 hours ago, CGW said: Saw this elsewhere! I love story's that end well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 He certainly got his best shoes and socks on for the pic. Well done sir! I love story's that end well.....Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 CCTV: In Mgronline, it's reported the motorcycle was stolen and they confessed to snatching the phone to sell in order to buy crystal meth to which they were addicted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 The two ole geezers reactions at the table are priceless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, hotchilli said: The two ole geezers reactions at the table are priceless... Well, I expect it was past their bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: The two ole geezers reactions at the table are priceless... 4 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: Well, I expect it was past their bedtime. I think it's almost past their lifetime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Probably the average age for an ex-pat in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack7106 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I am at a total loss to ascertain why they steal iPads/iPhones and newer model electronics as they cannot break into them by way of passwords/fingerprint scanners. TIT????????♂️???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, jack7106 said: I am at a total loss to ascertain why they steal iPads/iPhones and newer model electronics as they cannot break into them by way of passwords/fingerprint scanners. TIT????????♂️???????????? Perhaps, not everyone uses p/w or fingerprints. But as you have assumed they do, hence the 'thai bash'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 15 hours ago, off road pat said: I love story's that end well..... Yeah and with much negative talk regarding the cops here, it's good to see such a performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, faraday said: Perhaps, not everyone uses p/w or fingerprints. But as you have assumed they do, hence the 'thai bash'. Most do,and not only that 'find my iPhone/iPad can tell you exactly where it is to track them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Such a theft could never happen to a millennial as they would have their phone in their hand, skimming through FakeBook. All is well that ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Just to add....I would have thought that if one owns an iPhone, then having it nicked - or 'released from the shackles of ownership' would be a blessing in disguise. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 18 hours ago, roo860 said: He certainly got his best shoes and socks on for the pic. Well done sir! Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Looks like the same shirt as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Its real bad when a phone gets stolen, its not about the value of a phone though mine is expensive. But the data and the apps and stuff access to banks all needs to be placed back. Its a real hassle when you lose your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Why do people leave their phone on the table? Just put it in your pocket and leave it in your pocket - problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 3 hours ago, nchuckle said: Most do,and not only that 'find my iPhone/iPad can tell you exactly where it is to track them down. I would wager that most do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee2 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 hours ago, norfolkandchance said: Looks like the same shirt as well. Yeah, short sleeves and buttons if you're color blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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