Unauthorized Entry into Gas Station... Thief Pretended to Sleep When Police Knocked on Door

by Heo Midam

Published 07 Aug.2023 10:43(KST)

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A man who unlawfully entered a gas station office by climbing through a window was caught by the police in the act of theft.

According to the Doraeul Police Substation of Goyang Police Station in Gyeonggi Province on the 6th, a man identified as Mr. A, who sneaked into a gas station after business hours in May intending to steal, was arrested on the spot for nighttime trespassing and theft.

A man suddenly lies down on the ground as the police approach. [Image source='Korean National Police Agency' official YouTube]

CCTV footage of the incident shows a gas station employee closing the office window and locking it as part of closing procedures. While the employee briefly stepped away, Mr. A secretly entered the office, unlocked the window lock, and quickly fled. Unaware of Mr. A’s entry, the employee locked the office door and left.

A few minutes later, Mr. A entered the office through the unlocked window. He quickly rummaged through the office drawers and took cash from the cash register. The gas station owner monitored the situation via smartphone CCTV and promptly called 112. The police arrived at the scene within three minutes.

[Image source='Korean National Police Agency' official YouTube]

As the police approached, Mr. A suddenly lay down on the floor as if pretending to be asleep. However, the officers did not leave and knocked on the office door, asking to be let in. Mr. A then suddenly stood up and calmly opened the locked door as if he were the gas station owner.

The police asked, "How did you get in here?" and "We need to check your ID." Mr. A appeared flustered. The police arrested Mr. A on the spot for nighttime trespassing and theft. It was confirmed that Mr. A was already wanted for seven crimes, including theft.