A Couple Distributing Flyers in an Apartment Caught Red-Handed Stealing a Package
A couple who habitually stole delivery packages delivered to other people's homes while working part-time posting flyers was handed over to the prosecution.
On the 13th, Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station announced that they had arrested Mr. A (50) on charges of special theft and sent him to prosecution, while his wife Ms. B (46) was sent to prosecution without detention. The couple is accused of stealing delivery packages worth about 1.6 million won in 26 instances over approximately one month from December 2 last year, targeting 12 apartment complexes in Cheongju, Daejeon, and Chungnam areas.
The couple was investigated to have stolen delivery packages placed at apartment unit entrances while working part-time posting flyers on apartment doors.
After receiving a report from a victim on December 31 last year, the police launched an investigation and, through reviewing local closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, arrested them at their residence in Daejeon within four days.
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During the police investigation, the couple stated that they committed the crimes due to financial difficulties. It is known that Mr. A has a prior record of similar offenses.
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