40s Suspect in Serial Burglary of Gangnam Apartments Arrested

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 40s who was caught breaking into vacant apartments in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, threatened the homeowners and fled after stealing valuables worth approximately 220 million KRW has been arrested.

On the 21st, Judge Kim Sangwoo, in charge of warrants at the Seoul Central District Court, conducted a pre-arrest detention hearing for the suspect, identified as Mr. A in his 40s, who is accused of special robbery and other charges, and issued an arrest warrant citing "risk of flight."

Mr. A is accused of breaking into an apartment in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, around 8 p.m. on the 15th by prying open a window and stealing items. When the homeowner couple returned home and caught him, he allegedly brandished a weapon and took their wallet containing cash and cards.

Mr. A was urgently arrested on the 19th on charges of stealing approximately 40 million KRW in cash and luxury goods and precious metals worth about 180 million KRW in a total of seven incidents across two apartment complexes.

All the apartments where the crimes occurred had corridor-style layouts, and it was confirmed that Mr. A mainly entered by prying open security bars during the daytime when the homes were empty due to residents leaving for work.

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