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Khon Kaen Police Hunt Gold Thief Who Scouted Shop Before $1.9M Robbery

Khon Kaen Police Hunt Gold Thief Who Scouted Shop Before $1.9M Robbery

Matichon•Society•1d ago

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Police are actively pursuing a lone suspect who stole 26 baht of gold, valued at over 1.9 million baht, from a Khon Kaen jewelry store after conducting a reconnaissance mission.

  • •A lone suspect stole 11 gold necklaces weighing a total of 26 baht, worth over 1.9 million baht, from a jewelry shop in Khon Kaen.
  • •The perpetrator reportedly scouted the location on a motorcycle before carrying out the robbery.
  • •Authorities have mobilized investigation teams to track down the suspect who fled the scene on a motorcycle.
  • •The incident occurred at approximately 2:07 PM on February 15, 2026.

Overview

  • •February 15, 2026, at approximately 2:07 PM, the perpetrator committed a solo robbery at a gold shop in Ban Thum Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen District.
  • •A lone suspect stole 11 gold necklaces weighing a total of 26 baht, valued at over 1.9 million baht.
  • •The perpetrator scouted the location and escape routes on a motorcycle prior to the robbery.
  • •The stolen gold is valued at over 1.9 million baht.
  • •Police have collected evidence including a wooden club and a metal rod with a hook, as well as fingerprint samples.
  • •Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphumi, Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police, stated that CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify the suspect.
  • •The suspect is described as a male, approximately 165-170 cm tall, with a stocky build, who fled on a Honda motorcycle with no license plate.
  • •Investigation teams from various police units have been mobilized to track the suspect's escape route.

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Key Entities

Organization

Police(ตำรวจ)
The law enforcement agency investigating the gold shop robbery in Khon Kaen.
Ban Ped Police Station(สภ.บ้านเป็ด)
The local police station responsible for the area where the robbery took place.
Provincial Investigation Unit(สืบสวนจังหวัด)
A police unit involved in the investigation of the Khon Kaen gold robbery.
Regional Investigation Unit 4(สืบสวนภาค 4)
A regional police unit collaborating in the pursuit of the gold shop robber.
Bangkok Yaowarat Gold Shop(ห้างทองกรุงเทพเยาวชราช)
The gold shop in Khon Kaen that was robbed.

Place

Khon Kaen(ขอนแก่น)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the gold shop robbery occurred.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphumi(พล.ต.ต.อนุวัตร สุวรรณภูมิ)
Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police, providing an update on the gold shop robbery investigation.