A Man in His 30s Arrested for Stealing 38 Million Won Worth of Goods from a Vehicle with Unfolded Side Mirrors

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] A man in his 30s suspected of stealing about 38 million won by selecting vehicles with unlocked doors was caught by the police.

According to the police on the 21st, the Jongam Police Station in Seoul announced that they have arrested a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of nighttime trespassing and theft.

Mr. A is known to have stolen goods worth a total of 38 million won in five incidents around Gangnam-gu and Seongbuk-gu in Seoul since December last year. On the 27th of last month, he opened the door of a vehicle parked in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Jangwi-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, and stole 30 million won in cash and luxury bags.

It was investigated that he planned the crime based on the fact that the side mirrors do not fold if the car doors are not locked. During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly stated that he committed the crime to repay his debts.

A police official said, "We are investigating the exact amount of debt Mr. A owes," and added, "He is scheduled to be sent to the prosecution within this week."

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