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Gold Shop Robbery Suspect Detained for Reenactment

Gold Shop Robbery Suspect Detained for Reenactment

Khaosod•Society•23m ago

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Police arrested a 56-year-old man for robbing 52 baht of gold from a shop in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani.

  • •Mr. Banlue, age 56, was arrested near Wat Prem Prachakorn with 52 baht of gold jewelry.
  • •The robbery occurred at a gold shop on Pathum Thani-Sam Khok Road, Sam Khok District.
  • •The suspect used a fake gun to threaten staff and stole gold valued at over 3.5 million baht.
  • •Police arrested the suspect within two days of the incident.

Overview

  • •Police officers from Sam Khok Police Station led Mr. Banlue to the crime scene for a confession reenactment on September 16, 2026.
  • •Mr. Banlue wore a black hooded cloak during the robbery and used a fake gun to threaten employees.
  • •The total weight of the stolen gold necklaces was 52 baht, valued at over 3.5 million baht.
  • •Ms. Supattra stated the shop door was left open during the incident because large promotional items were being transported from the head office.
  • •Mr. Banlue appeared exhausted and did not disclose the motive for the robbery during the reenactment.
  • •Police charged Mr. Banlue with robbery using or possessing a firearm and concealing his face to avoid identification.
  • •Police will send Mr. Banlue for detention on September 17.
  • •Mr. Chayut and Ms. Supattra announced stricter security measures for customers entering the shop, including monitoring clothing such as hats and masks.

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Key Entities

Person

Banlue(บันลือ)
A 56-year-old suspect arrested for robbing a gold shop in Sam Khok.
Thepparit Chaonawik(เทพฤทธิ์ ชาวนาวิก)
Superintendent of Sam Khok Police Station.
Chakart Leksaram(ฉกาจ เล็กอาราม)
Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Sam Khok Police Station.
Supattra(สุพัตรา)
The manager of the robbed gold shop.
Chayut(ชยุต)
The owner of the robbed gold shop.

Organization

Sam Khok Police Station(สภ.สามโคก)
The police station responsible for the investigation and arrest of the suspect.

Place

Sam Khok Subdistrict, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province(ต.สามโคก อ.สามโคก จ.ปทุมธานี)
The location of the gold shop where the robbery occurred.
Wat Prem Prachakorn, Bang Phun Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province(วัดเปรมประชากร ต.บางพูน อ.เมือง จ.ปทุมธานี)
The area near where the suspect was arrested.