A 20-Year-Old Trapped While Trying to Rob an Unmanned Convenience Store, Turns Out...

C-Class Fugitive Wanted for Another Theft Case
"Tried to Steal Cigarettes," Statement Under Police Investigation

A man in his 20s who tried to steal items from an unmanned convenience store was caught after the entrance door locked. Investigation revealed that the man was a wanted suspect.

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On the 30th, the Seobu Police Station in Daejeon announced that they have booked and are investigating a man in his 20s, Mr. A, without detention on charges including attempted theft.

Mr. A is suspected of attempting to steal cigarettes and other items from an unmanned convenience store in Yongmun-dong, Seo-gu, around 4:50 a.m. on the 27th.

Wearing a hoodie and mask, Mr. A entered the unmanned convenience store, looked around the display shelves for a while, and then tried to enter the cashier area. However, the store’s security system immediately activated, and startled, Mr. A tried to leave the store but was trapped as all the entrance doors locked.

Security personnel who arrived at the scene found Mr. A and reported to the police. A large number of credit cards and resident registration cards under other people’s names were found in Mr. A’s bag.

Police investigation revealed that Mr. A was a wanted suspect who had been notified before an arrest warrant was issued while being investigated for another theft case at a police station in Daejeon.

According to the Police Crime Investigation Regulations, wanted suspects are classified into three grades: A, B, and C. A-grade warrants are issued for serious crimes, while B-grade applies to cases such as unpaid fines. Mr. A was a C-grade wanted suspect who had been notified but failed to appear.

During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly stated that he intended to steal cigarettes. The police are investigating the details further.

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