Arrested the bicycle thief of a female tourist traveling across Vietnam

Viet is the suspect who stole the bicycle of female tourist Rita Rasimaite (26 years old), Lithuanian nationality in District 1 on July 1.

A man who stole a female tourist's bicycle then stole another and was arrested. Photo by H. Tam.

According to the initial investigation and testimony, on the morning of July 19, Viet rode his motorbike to 150/37 Nguyen Trai, District 1 and discovered a female tourist’s bicycle parked in front of the hotel. This man had parked his motorbike and then took the bicycle to sell for 2 million.

Then, on the afternoon of July 21, Viet continued to go to alley 150 Nguyen Trai (District 1) to steal an electric bicycle from a woman parked in front of a store.

While taking his bike out, Viet was caught red-handed by the police. His actions were recorded by security cameras.

The Cannondale Quick 5 bicycle stolen by Viet. Photo by H. Tam.

At the investigation agency, Viet said he was living and helping his wife sell noodles on Bui Vien Street (District 1). Due to his addiction to gambling, he fell into debt and had the idea of ​​stealing.

It is known that female tourist Rita Rasimaite has just completed a 3,600 km journey across Vietnam in 2 months on a stolen bicycle. After discovering the bike was missing, the female tourist shared on social media. She said that she had just returned to Ho Chi Minh City the night before and lost her Cannondale Quick 5 mountain bike and reported it to the police.

According to the police, the female tourist has left Vietnam, and authorities are currently carrying out procedures to return her property.