Elusive 'Scissor Hands' Thief... Empties Cash Boxes at 3 Unmanned Stores View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] A man disguised as a customer tore off a payment POS machine and stole cash at an unmanned ice cream store in Busan, and the police are investigating.


According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency on the 7th, at around 2:40 a.m., Mr. A was caught on CCTV tearing off the POS machine and stealing cash at an unmanned store in Busanjin-gu, Busan.


At around the same time, a person presumed to be the same individual also tore off POS machines and stole cash at two unmanned ice cream stores in the jurisdiction of the Bukbu Police Station.


Mr. A, captured on CCTV, was seen skillfully tearing off the POS machine with scissors longer than ordinary ones.



The police said, "The relevant police stations are conducting a joint investigation," and added, "We cannot disclose detailed information."


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