Bangkok Police Arrest Fake Rider Stealing Motorcycle ECU Units
Bangkok police arrested a 21-year-old man who disguised himself as a food delivery rider to steal motorcycle ECU units from parked vehicles near BTS stations across multiple provinces, confessing to at least 42 thefts.
On August 1, Pol. Col. Wanchai Wongwanichanon, commander of Don Muang Police Station, ordered the investigation team led by Pol. Lt. Amnuay Chamchaem and others to arrest a 21-year-old suspect named Tar, who was wanted on theft charges. Officers seized a black-gray Honda Wave 110i motorcycle, rider jacket, three ECU units, two screwdrivers, and two adjustable wrenches from an apartment building on Phetchkasem Soi 77 in Nong Khaem District.
The arrest followed complaints from numerous victims whose motorcycle ECU units were stolen from parked vehicles, particularly near BTS stations. Investigation revealed the suspect disguised himself as a food delivery rider, targeting areas with many parked motorcycles. He would park his bike nearby and pose as if resting to avoid suspicion before stealing the units. CCTV footage clearly captured his behavior.
Tar confessed to stealing motorcycle ECU units across Bangkok and suburbs by taking orders from acquaintances, selling each unit for 400-600 baht. Investigation found he committed thefts at least 42 times across various police jurisdictions in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Nakhon Pathom provinces.
Financial investigation revealed the suspect had hundreds of thousands of baht in his account, believed to be proceeds from selling ECU units. He has been handed over to Don Muang Police for further legal action against related parties.
