A Man in His 40s Who Stole Millions of Won from Closed Restaurants and Cafes Sent to Prosecution

by Kim HyeongMin

Published 19 Apr.2023 18:36(KST)

A man in his 40s who broke into 20 closed restaurants and cafes nationwide and stole several million won was sent to the prosecution in custody.

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On the 19th, Seoul Hyehwa Police Station announced that Mr. A was handed over to the prosecution on charges of violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (theft).

According to the police, Mr. A is suspected of secretly entering more than 20 restaurants and cafes that had ended night operations in eight areas including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Jeonju from February 13 to March 26, stealing cash and other items worth approximately 6.66 million won. He targeted small-scale businesses, unlocking locks to steal cash and mobile phones. The police believe the stolen money was squandered on motel fees and living expenses.

The police received a report on the 26th of last month about missing cash at a hair salon in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and launched an investigation, leading to Mr. A's emergency arrest in Incheon on the 11th. During the investigation, the police deployed three violent crime teams and analyzed over 800 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.