How dumb do you have to be to come to Thailand and commit a crime?
Police today arrested an Australian couple for snatching the belongings of two foreign tourists in the Rawai area of Phuket on Wednesday, February 19.
The first victim filed a complaint at Chalong Police Station at around 9.30pm, February 21, stating that two thieves on a motorcycle snatched her bag while she was outside a convenience store on Soi Samakkhi 4. The bag contained her mobile phone, personal documents, and other valuables.
Following a review of CCTV footage, the thieves’ motorcycle was identified as a white and red Honda PCX with the registration plate 1กจ5510 Phuket. The vehicle belonged to a local rental shop, and records showed it was rented by a 25 year old Australian man named Sam.
Further investigation confirmed that the suspects were Sam and his girlfriend, 36 year old Susan. Today, officers raided their accommodation and arrested both suspects. The motorcycle and the clothes worn during the crimes were seized as evidence.
The two Australians were charged under Section 336 of the Criminal Law for stealing another person’s valuables by snatching.
The offence carries a penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to 100,000 baht. Their punishment may be increased as they used a motorcycle to facilitate the crime.
Sounds like Prison will be their new hotel for a while!