Theft Suspect 'Corona' Symptoms... Temporary Closure Commotion at Gwangju Bukbu Police Station

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] A thief caught in the act caused a commotion when he showed suspected symptoms of 'COVID-19,' leading to the temporary closure of a police substation and the criminal investigation division of the police station.

According to the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station on the 6th, A (19), who was arrested on suspicion of theft that morning, complained of high fever and coughing symptoms, resulting in the temporary closure of the criminal investigation division and Ilgok Police Substation.

At around 2 a.m. on the 5th, A stole a vehicle from an auto repair shop in Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and was caught by the car owner using GPS tracking that morning and handed over to Ilgok Police Substation.

There were no particular symptoms at the time of transfer to the substation, but after being transferred to the criminal investigation division of the Bukbu Police Station, he reportedly complained of fever and coughing symptoms.

Officials stated that A's body temperature was 38 degrees Celsius, indicating a high fever.

The Bukbu Police Station, preparing for any situation, isolated the on-duty officers of the criminal investigation division in their office and restricted access to Ilgok Police Substation, then arranged for A to be tested at a screening clinic.

A was tested and confirmed 'negative,' and the temporary closures of Ilgok Police Substation and the criminal investigation division of the Bukbu Police Station were lifted around 9 a.m.

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