Burglar Leaves Driver's License After Stealing From Steakhouse

A burglar methodically stole items from a steakhouse in Chonburi, then sat outside drinking beer until intoxicated before fleeing the scene—but forgot his driver's license behind. On July 20, 2026, reporters visited Hia Tee Sizzling Steakhouse Branch 8 in Muang District, Chonburi Province, following a report that a suspect had broken in and stolen food and valuables from the restaurant. CCTV footage captured the suspect's actions in detail.

Security camera footage showed the suspect entering through a window, then casually selecting various items. He grabbed beer, sausages, and chicken nuggets, then sat outside the restaurant eating and drinking as if he were a normal customer before attempting to escape with multiple food items, beverages, and other stolen property. However, the suspect left behind a wallet containing his driver's license and empty beer bottles at the scene, which became strong evidence for police to pursue and prosecute the case.

Krit, 53-year-old shop owner, revealed that preliminary checks showed the missing items included one bottle of coke, three bottles of orange juice, three Singha beers, two packs of sausages, one bag of chicken nuggets, two bottles of red syrup, one mobile phone, one baseball cap, and several hundred baht in change. He appealed to the suspect, asking fellow Thais not to steal and suggesting that anyone in genuine need should simply ask directly—the shop would be willing to provide.