Temporary Closure of Gwangju Bukbu Police Station Due to COVID-19 Suspected Among 10 Vehicle Theft Cases

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] A teenager under investigation for stealing a vehicle and other charges exhibited symptoms of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), leading to the temporary closure of part of a police station facility.

On the 6th, the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station announced that A (19), who was arrested on theft charges, reported fever and cough symptoms, prompting temporary restrictions on access to the Criminal Division and Ilgok Police Substation, except for essential personnel.

A is accused of stealing and driving three vehicles from an automobile repair shop in Buk-gu, Gwangju, around 2 a.m. on the 5th.

According to the police, A was caught by the victim, who tracked one of the vehicles using a GPS tracking device, and was handed over to the Ilgok Police Substation that morning.

A had a normal body temperature at the substation but reported fever and cough symptoms after being transferred to the Criminal Division. The police took A to a screening clinic for testing.

Meanwhile, considering the possibility of infection, the Bukbu Police Station quarantined the on-duty officers inside the Criminal Division office and conducted disinfection procedures starting at 6:15 a.m. that day.

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