Khon Kaen Gold Heist: 26 Baht Stolen, 100K Baht Reward Offered

Matichon•Society•11h ago

Reader Briefing

A manhunt is underway in Khon Kaen after a brazen gold theft left 26 baht of gold missing, with police mobilizing extensive resources and offering a substantial reward.

•An armed robbery occurred at a gold shop in Mueang district, Khon Kaen, on February 15.
•The perpetrator stole 26 baht weight of gold ornaments, valued at over 1.9 million THB.
•Police from multiple districts and regions are involved in the investigation, with a 100,000 THB reward offered for information leading to the arrest.

Overview

•On February 15, at 14:07, a robbery occurred at a gold shop in Ban Thum sub-district.
•A robber stole gold ornaments weighing 26 baht, valued at over 1.9 million THB, and fled.
•On February 17, the Deputy Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police convened an investigation meeting involving multiple police units.
•Joint investigation teams from Provincial Police Region 4, Khon Kaen Provincial Police, and Ban Fang Police Station were mobilized.
•Investigative units from three bordering police stations (Phra Yuen, Tha Phra, and Ban Fang) were also deployed to assist in the pursuit.
•The robber was observed heading towards Ban Lao Phon Thong in Ban Wa sub-district.
•Provincial Police Region 4 has established a 100,000 THB reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
•Information can be reported to Pol. Col. Phakphumi Det-ruengsilp at 06-4521-5874, Pol. Lt. Col. Chonnam Nilthamorn at 09-2965-5353, or via the 191 hotline.

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Key Entities

Place

Khon Kaen(ขอนแก่น)ℹ️

Location of the gold shop robbery and ongoing police investigation.

Organization

Provincial Police Region 4(ตำรวจภูธรภาค 4)

Law enforcement agency involved in the investigation and offering a reward for the Khon Kaen gold robbery.

Ban Fang Police Station(สภ.บ้านฝาง)

Police station involved in the investigation and apprehension of the gold robber in Khon Kaen.

Phra Yuen Police Station(สภ.พระยืน)

Bordering police station contributing to the manhunt for the gold robber in Khon Kaen.

Tha Phra Police Station(สภ.ท่าพระ)

Bordering police station contributing to the manhunt for the gold robber in Khon Kaen.

Person

Pol. Col. Preecha Kengsarikit(พ.ต.อ.ปรีชา เก่งสาริกิจ)

Deputy Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police who convened the investigation meeting.

Pol. Col. Phakphumi Det-ruengsilp(พ.ต.อ.ภาคภูมิ เดชะเรืองศิลป์)

Superintendent of Ban Ped Police Station, a point of contact for reporting leads on the gold robbery.

Pol. Lt. Col. Chonnam Nilthamorn(พ.ต.ท.ชนธรรม นิลทมร)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Ban Ped Police Station, a point of contact for reporting leads on the gold robbery.