27-Year-Old Arrested After Convenience Store Robbery in Bangkok
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok hours after robbing a convenience store of 2,370 baht at gunpoint early July 21, caught while attempting to remove his motorcycle's license plate.
On July 21, 2569, officers from Khlong Tan Police Station arrested a 27-year-old man named Kaeng in the Sukhuvit Soi area of Bangna, Bangkok, along with evidence including a black helmet, a motorcycle, and clothing worn during the crime.
The incident occurred at 4:21 a.m. on July 21 when police received a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store in the Sukhuvit Soi 67 area. The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle after stealing 2,370 baht in cash.
Following the report, Khlong Tan Police Station investigators immediately mobilized to search CCTV footage along the escape route and conducted ground inquiries. They quickly identified the suspect and planned an apprehension operation.
At 5:10 p.m. that same day, officers arrested Kaeng in the Sukhuvit Soi 70 area as he was removing the license plate from the motorcycle used in the robbery to conceal evidence and evade police tracking.
Police seized a black safety helmet, a gray motorcycle registered in Bangkok, and the clothing and shoes worn during the robbery. The suspect was charged with nighttime robbery using disguise or concealment, using a vehicle to facilitate the crime, and transporting stolen property to escape arrest.
During interrogation, Kaeng confessed to all charges, admitting he committed the robbery due to overwhelming debt with no way out and a momentary emotional impulse to obtain money. He was handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.
