70s Pickpocket Caught by Police at Traditional Market
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Northern Police Station announced on the 13th that it has applied for an arrest warrant for Park Mo (72) on charges of theft for stealing valuables from a shopper's basket at a traditional market.
Park is accused of stealing valuables worth approximately 550,000 won, including a cellphone and wallet, from a shopping cart basket left beside Jeon Mo (64, female) while she was selecting items at a traditional market in Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, at 11:11 a.m. on March 17.
Investigations revealed that Park had previously served a prison sentence for pickpocketing at the same traditional market and was released in September last year.
Park currently strongly denies the charges and is reportedly receiving hospital treatment for a chronic illness.
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The police are expanding the investigation, believing there may be additional offenses.
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