Motorcycle-Riding Gold Robbers Caught After Samut Sakhon Shopping Mall Heist; Former Convict Accomplice Arrested in Nan Province
Motorcycle-riding gunman "Jok" arrested after robbing 1.61 million baht in gold jewelry from a Samut Sakhon shopping mall in May; police also caught his accomplice in Nan Province.
In a significant breakthrough, Region 7 police have successfully arrested 'Jok,' the motorcycle-riding gunman who robbed gold jewelry worth approximately 1.61 million baht from a store in a Samut Sakhon shopping mall on May 1st at around 7:40 p.m. They also apprehended 'Khao,' a former convict who aided in the escape to Nan Province.
The robbery unfolded when a man, approximately 170 centimeters tall and dressed in a motorcycle jacket with a face-covering helmet, entered the gold shop. He drew a handgun, threatened employees, then vaulted over a glass display case and grabbed 23 baht of gold ornaments before escaping via the mall's escalator and fleeing on a motorcycle.
Brigadier General Theeradej Athipakchul, commander of Samut Sakhon Provincial Police, stated that both suspects are being transported back to Samut Sakhon for interrogation. He confirmed that this is classified as an armed robbery requiring formal confession procedures.
Notably, the same jewelry store was targeted on May 17, 2023, when a suspect dressed as a lineman stole 15 baht of gold before being arrested. Investigators are currently examining whether the two incidents are connected.
