Phuket –
Phuket police have successfully apprehended a suspect involved in a series of thefts targeting tourists along Patong Beach, reinforcing security measures in one of Thailand’s most popular destinations.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the arrest took place on Thursday (April 24th). Authorities launched their investigation after a 50-year-old Australian tourist reported missing valuables on April 22nd at 2:37 P.M.. According to police records, the stolen items included cash amounting to 10,000 THB and a black iPhone 16 Pro. The theft occurred at Patong Beach, Thaweewong Road, a bustling tourist hub known for its vibrant nightlife and seaside attractions.
After thorough surveillance and intelligence gathering, law enforcement officers identified the culprit as a 47-year-old Thai man. He was swiftly taken into custody and now faces charges of theft. Police successfully recovered the stolen items, returning them to the affected tourists.
