Agile Thief Scales Ladder to Steal High-Voltage Cables from Rice Mill
A thief climbed a ladder and disabled security cameras to steal high-voltage cables from a rice mill in Uthai Thani Province, causing millions of baht in damages in the July 28 theft.
A brazen thief climbed a ladder while covering security cameras with plastic bags to steal high-voltage cables from a cooperative rice mill, causing millions of baht in damages. The theft occurred on the night of July 28, 2025, at the Suphanimitmit Nong Yai Da Agricultural Cooperative's 500-ton-per-day rice-drying facility in Uthai Thani Province. The thief cut eight cables, each 1 inch in diameter and collectively spanning over 60 meters, before running them out through gaps in the corrugated metal siding.
Investigators found that the thief climbed a steel ladder to access and sever high-voltage cables running from an external transformer to the electrical control box. The thief covered one security camera with a plastic bag before disconnecting it, though another angle captured footage of the crime. In addition to the major cables, numerous smaller wires were also cut. Facility manager Somnuek Saralump stated this is the second theft of this kind—the cooperative previously filed a report at Tapthan Police Station after a similar incident and subsequently installed security cameras. Police have been notified and are investigating to apprehend the suspect.
