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Police Nab Serial Thief Who Stole for Drugs

Police Nab Serial Thief Who Stole for Drugs

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities have apprehended a prolific thief responsible for numerous daytime and nighttime burglaries in Ban Mi district, much to the relief of the local community.

  • •Police in Ban Mi, Lopburi, arrested a 38-year-old man, identified as Anuwat, for a string of burglaries.
  • •The suspect stole various items from homes and shops to fund his drug addiction.
  • •The arrest brought significant relief and joy to the affected villagers, who had suffered from the continuous thefts.
  • •The suspect was apprehended on February 15, following a theft reported on February 8, involving over 200,000 baht worth of property.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, Police Colonel Manoch Chanyiet, Superintendent of Ban Mi Police Station, led the operation.
  • •Police arrested Anuwat, aged 38, at his residence to face charges for theft.
  • •Anuwat was stealing items from homes and businesses to obtain money for purchasing illegal drugs.
  • •On February 15, 2026, Anuwat was apprehended by police.
  • •Evidence from CCTV footage and victim statements was crucial in identifying and apprehending the suspect.
  • •Villagers in Ban Mi district expressed immense relief and gratitude towards the police for capturing the thief.
  • •The value of stolen assets in one reported incident exceeded 200,000 THB, including cash, gold, and amulets.
  • •Anuwat will be prosecuted for his crimes according to legal proceedings.

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Key Quotes

Villager
"Villagers raised their hands in joy"
ชาวบ้านยกมือท่วมหัว
Villager
"Today, we are happy the culprit is caught, even though not all property was recovered. We thank all police officers for their full effort."
วันนี้ดีใจที่จับคนร้ายได้ถึงแม้ทรัพย์สินจะไม่ได้ครบ แต่ก็ขอขอบคุณตำรวจทุกนายที่ทำงานอย่างเต็มความสามารถ

Key Entities

Person

Anuwat(นายอนุวัฒน์)
A 38-year-old suspect arrested for a series of burglaries in Ban Mi district, Lopburi, to fund a drug addiction.
Police Colonel Manoch Chanyiet(พ.ต.อ.มาโนช จันทร์เที่ยง)
Superintendent of Ban Mi Police Station who led the operation to arrest the thief.

Organization

Ban Mi Police Station(สภ.บ้านหมี่)
The police station responsible for the arrest of a serial thief in Ban Mi district, Lopburi.

Place

Lopburi Province(จ.ลพบุรี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where Ban Mi district is located and where the burglaries and arrest occurred.
Khao Sam Yod Subdistrict(ต.เขาสามยอด)
The subdistrict in Mueang Lopburi District where the arrested suspect, Anuwat, resides.
Mueang Lopburi District(อ.เมืองลพบุรี)
The district in Lopburi Province where the subdistrict of Khao Sam Yod is located.
Sanam Chaeng Subdistrict(ต.สนามแจง)
The subdistrict where the suspect, Anuwat, would hide and use drugs after committing thefts.
Khao Wongkot(เขาวงกฏ)
A location in Sanam Chaeng Subdistrict, Lopburi, where the suspect would hide to use drugs.