In Nghe An province, 440 cases of theft and robbery occurred in the past 9 months.
(Baonghean.vn) - The situation regarding theft, robbery, and snatching crimes in Nghe An province is becoming increasingly complex. In the first nine months of the year, 440 cases of theft, robbery, and snatching occurred in the province, with a total value of stolen property amounting to 23 billion VND.
According to a summary from the Nghe An Provincial Police, from November 16, 2016 to August 15, 2017, the province recorded 403 cases of property theft, 13 cases of robbery, and 24 cases of snatching property. Compared to the same period in 2016, there was a decrease of 16 cases of property theft, 10 cases of property robbery, and 20 cases of snatching property.
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| The suspect, Ha Van Lai (born in 1986, residing in Xuan An hamlet, Hong Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district), committed numerous thefts at Catholic churches in Yen Thanh and Dien Chau districts. (Photo: Archival image) |
These types of crimes resulted in the loss of 3 cars, 43 motorbikes, 211 mobile phones, 16 gold necklaces, 3 gold bars, 220 silver bars, 152 gold taels, 33 computers, over 9 billion VND in cash (including various foreign currencies and Vietnamese currency), and other assets worth approximately 23 billion VND.
From May 16, 2017 to August 15, 2017, the police in various units and localities investigated and clarified 415 cases involving 554 suspects of property theft, 15 cases involving 28 suspects of robbery, and 13 cases involving 29 suspects of snatching property. They recovered 3 cars, 176 motorbikes, 216 mobile phones, 27 laptops, over 8 gold bars, many other valuable assets, and money totaling nearly 5 billion VND.
According to the Nghe An Provincial Police, the methods and tactics of property theft, robbery, and snatching criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and cunning; the perpetrators tend to collude with each other, forming gangs and groups to steal, rob, and snatch property and operate across districts and provinces.
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| The Nghi Loc District Police returned the confiscated property to representatives of the Pastoral Council of Lang Anh Parish, Nghi Phong Commune. (Photo: Archival image) |
Some criminals operate in a mobile manner, quickly leaving the area and disposing of evidence after committing a crime. Most of these offenders have prior criminal records, giving them considerable experience in evading law enforcement.
Besides residential homes, school buildings, and offices, this type of crime also targets Catholic churches and temples to steal property, causing panic and anxiety among the public.
Nguyen Hung
