Pattaya police arrest man over more than 10 tourist bag snatches
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In 50 words
Pattaya police arrested a 34-year-old man on 1 Nov after an officer stopped him in a delivery jacket and skirt near Central Pattaya at 18:19. Police accuse him of more than 10 bag snatches, allegedly targeting foreign tourists. He was charged with snatching property using a vehicle.
Why it matters
Police said the suspect picked beer bars and roadside shops where customers left bags or valuables on counters. Tourists and residents in Pattaya may want to keep belongings with them.
Key dates
- 26 OctA 70-year-old Belgian man reported a bag theft in Pattaya.
- 29 OctPolice said the latest theft happened, with a man posing as a delivery rider taking a bag left on a shop counter.
- 1 NovAn officer stopped the suspect near Central Pattaya at 18:19 and police arrested him.
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