webfact Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Phuket police arrest Cherng Talay burglar Phuket Gazette Wittawat Maneesri, who has confessed to burglarizing foreigners homes in Cherng Talay, hides his face at the press conference held by Col Jirasak (right) Lt Col Pongnarin (left). Photo: Orawin Narabal Police estimate over one million baht's worth of goods was seized. Photo: Orawin Narabal PHUKET: -- A member of a gang of burglars who target high-end homes of foreigners living in the Cherng Talay area was arrested over the weekend and presented to the Phuket press today. The suspect, 27-year-old Wittawat Maneesri, was presented to the press by Col Jirasak Siamsak along with over one million baht's worth of stolen electronics and other valuable seized from the suspect's home during his arrest on Saturday. Mr Wittawat, previously convicted on drug related charges, confessed to police that he worked with a team of three others to steal valuables from houses in Surin Spring Villa, Ayara Hilltops Boutique Resort & Spa, Baan Thai Surin Hill, Layan Estate and Suriyana Villas, as well as other resorts and villas in and around Cherng Talay Village 3. The gang had an intimate knowledge of the area, Col Jirasak said. “They waited for the owner of the house to go away or leave the country before breaking in to steal the valuables. Though we haven’t determined the value of all the seized stolen items yet, I can say its more than 1mn baht.” Police confirmed that the gang sold the stolen goods to various shops on the island. Based on CCTV footage, foreigners are suspected of involvement in the gang's activities. “We are now trying to track down the rest of the the gang. Hopefully we will be able to arrest them soon,” he said. He advised foreigners living in villas and long-stay resort accommodations in Cherng Talay to notify police prior to vacating their premises for extended periods. "We will send officers to patrol the area around your house while you are away, so you can be sure your house and belongings will be safe,” said Col Jirasak. Cherng Talay residents who think they might also have been victimized by Mr Wittawat should call the Cherng Talay Police (076-325630) to reclaim their property. Source: http://www.phuketgaz...ticle16319.html -- Phuket Gazette 2012-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julemanden Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Then for sure they get robbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Then for sure they get robbed great minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijer Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Yes please notify the BiB when you will be away from your expensive home, that way they can send you a bill for the service of protecting your property and also investigate you for illegally owning property in Thailand. 5555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude007 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Then for sure they get robbed Nothing to add... SOOOO GOOD! The quote of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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