Hampyeong Police Send 20s Suspect Who Stole Valuables from Cars in Apartment Parking Lots Nationwide to Prosecution
Gwangju, Naju, Cheonan, and Hampyeong: Total of 7 Thefts Worth Approximately 3.3 Million KRW
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Hampyeong Police Station in Jeonnam announced on the 14th that they have arrested and sent A (26) to prosecution on charges of theft for opening the doors of unattended vehicles and stealing valuables stored inside the vehicles seven times.
A is suspected of going around apartment parking lots nationwide, including Gwangju and Jeonnam, from August to October, targeting vehicles whose side mirrors were not folded, opening the doors, and stealing cash and gift certificates worth approximately 3.3 million won.
It was revealed that A lived without a fixed residence or job, staying at motels and PC rooms, and committed the crimes when living expenses ran out.
The police, concerned that the vehicle break-ins would not be isolated incidents but continuous additional crimes, reviewed CCTV footage and analyzed similar cases in other regions. They found A attempting to flee to another area by train at Gwangju Songjeong Station and made an emergency arrest.
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A police official said, “Unattended vehicles have become targets for thieves, including juveniles, leading to frequent vehicle break-in crimes. To prevent such crimes, do not keep valuables inside vehicles and always lock the car doors after parking.”
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