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Couple arrested for theft from Phuket tourist

Couple arrested for theft from Phuket tourist

At around 11.30pm yesterday (January 23), Karon police arrested a couple who took part in the theft of an Italian tourist’s possessions at Karon Beach, and later at his hotel room at the Relax Garden Bungalow resort.

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By Saran Mitrarat

Saturday 24 January 2015 06:14 PM


Mitr and Prae took police to the  location at Karon beach where they stole Mr Straforini's bag.

Mitr and Prae took police to the location at Karon beach where they stole Mr Straforini's bag.

The police arrested the two after the man, Raffaele Straforini, 60, reported the theft of his items which included B1,020 in cash, a Citizen gold watch, motorcycle key, the key to his room, glasses, driving licence, a yellow bag, and a Honda Scoopy motorcycle.

Police managed identify the two after looking at CCTV footage from the resort and speaking to witnesses.

The two, Mitr Thongkliang, 23, and Prae Jomjai, 25, were caught riding Mr Straforini’s motorcycle later the same night around Karon, they were still in possession of all the other items.

Mitr and Prae admitted to first stealing Mr Straforini’s bag from the beach, and after realising they had a key to his room, went on to steal further items from there.

They were taken to Karon police station for further questioning and a now face charges of theft.