Thief Targeting Specific Car Models with Easily Opened Doors Arrested

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A man in his 40s who repeatedly stole valuables from specific car models with weak locking devices has been arrested.

The Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station announced on the 5th that Mr. A is under arrest and investigation on charges of theft.

Mr. A is accused of using tools to open the door of a parked car in an apartment complex in Gwangsan-gu on January 22 and stealing valuables worth about 1 million won from inside.

In addition, it was investigated that from the end of last year until recently, he traveled around various regions nationwide including Gwangju, Daejeon, Chungbuk, Jeonnam, and Gyeongnam, stealing a total of about 13 million won in 11 incidents.

According to the investigation, Mr. A discovered that the doors of certain car models made by domestic automakers could be easily opened with simple tools and targeted only those vehicles.

The police are identifying additional crimes based on Mr. A's statements that he committed more thefts.

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