20s Arrested for Seizing Driver's Seat After Getting Out to Give Candy to Daughter in Back Seat

"Claimed 'I Thought It Was a Friend's Car' and Denied the Crime"

A man in his 20s was booked after attempting to board a vehicle carrying a 3-year-old girl alone while her father briefly stepped out.

On the 11th, the Yeonsu Police Station in Incheon announced that they had booked a man identified as A without detention on suspicion of attempted illegal use of a vehicle. A is suspected of trying to board an SUV belonging to a man in his 30s, B, which was stopped on a road in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, around 6:40 p.m. on November 25 last year.

Incheon Yeonsu Police Station announced on the 11th that male A was booked without detention on suspicion of attempted illegal use of a car.
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It was found that A ran to the vehicle and tried to get into the driver's seat while B had briefly stepped out, leading to a physical struggle between the two. At that time, only B's 3-year-old daughter was inside the vehicle.

B told Yonhap News, "I had stopped briefly to give candy to my daughter in the back seat and got out, when A suddenly ran up, opened the driver's door, and got in." He added, "After rushing over and struggling physically, A finally got out of the car but kept smiling the whole time."

B stated, "During the struggle, I injured my wrist, waist, and knee and received a hospital diagnosis requiring eight weeks of treatment. My daughter also suffered severe psychological trauma and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I believe A should be punished on charges of robbery, injury, and bodily harm."

On the other hand, A reportedly told the police that he tried to board the vehicle thinking it was his friend's car, denying the charges.

A police official said, "We are reviewing nearby CCTV footage and evidence to confirm whether A admits to the charges," adding, "We plan to complete the investigation soon and send the case to the prosecution."

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