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Russian man robbed while sleeping in hotel room

Russian man robbed while sleeping in hotel room

PHUKET: Police are investigating a theft from a hotel room in Chalong that saw a Russian man robbed of US$4,000 in banknotes, B10,000 in cash and jewelry valued at about B6,000.

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Tuesday 30 January 2024 06:51 PM


Photo: Chalong Police

Photo: Chalong Police

Police were informed of the theft, at Chalong Mansion in Soi Palai, at about 8:30am today (Jan 30).

A Russian tourist was staying in the room. He had left the door unlocked while he slept, police reported.

The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between midnight and 6:30am, while the Russian man was sleeping.

Police are continuing their investigation in the hope of catching the perpetrator.