Bangkok Thief Targets Elderly Living Alone
A skilled thief posing as a repair technician has targeted elderly residents living alone across Bangkok, stealing valuables and cash after gaining entry to their homes. Police in Min Buri and Bupharam districts are coordinating efforts to
On July 12, 2569, two victims independently filed complaints at the Sai Mai coordination center in Bangkok after becoming targets of a skilled criminal who impersonates repair technicians to deceive elderly residents into opening their doors. The suspect then ransacks homes and steals valuables before fleeing.
The first victim, Ms. Maliwun (name withheld), age 69, described how the perpetrator posed as an air conditioning repairman riding a black or dark brown Honda Scoopy motorcycle without license plates, wearing a helmet and surgical mask to conceal his face. He deceived the elderly victim into letting him inside, then systematically searched the second floor and stole two diamond rings, a gold necklace, and cash before escaping.
The second victim, Ms. Bunruean (name withheld), age 54, from Min Buri district, reported an incident on July 6 around 8:49 a.m. While she was at work, the suspect entered claiming to check the electrical system, spent about 15 minutes circling inside, then seized the opportunity to steal nearly 10,000 baht in cash from her 94-year-old grandmother and elderly relatives. Police were notified and CCTV footage showed the suspect fleeing toward Suwinthawong Road, though he remains at large.
Analysis of both victims' accounts reveals a clear pattern: the suspect is a thin, average-height male wearing a t-shirt, jeans, canvas shoes, and a helmet, specifically targeting homes where only elderly people live alone. He operates from a dark or dark brown Honda Scoopy.
Ekkaphop Luangprasert, founder of the Sai Maai Must Survive Facebook page, believes the suspect has conducted multiple crimes across Bangkok and poses a serious threat to seniors. The page is coordinating with Min Buri and Bupharam police stations to accelerate investigation and capture. They also appeal to the public to report similar incidents or provide tips to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
