Prosecution of 'drugged' subject who robbed motorbike of people

Previously, on May 27, Hung Nguyen District Police received reports from the public about 3 robberies and motorbike thefts that occurred in Hung Loi Commune. Notably, both incidents involved the same suspect who was suspected of being "high on drugs".

Through verification and investigation, the working group identified the subject who committed a series of crimes as Phan Duy Hieu (born 1975), residing in Hung Loi commune (Hung Nguyen).

Subject Phan Duy Hieu. Photo: Manh Cuong

At around 8:00 p.m. on May 26, Hieu passed by Mr. Phan Dinh Tranh's house, residing in Hung Loi commune (Hung Nguyen). After "teasing" with uncultured words, seeing the homeowner's motorbike with the key in the yard, the subject climbed on the motorbike, started the engine and sped away in an attempt to steal the property. Mr. Tranh's family tried to run after him to stop him, so the subject abandoned the motorbike and fled.

At 10:00 p.m. the same day, the subject walked to the dike area in Hung Loi commune (Hung Nguyen) and saw a Jupiter brand motorbike with the key already inserted. Taking advantage of the vehicle owner's carelessness, Hieu quickly got on the motorbike, started the engine and escaped.

On May 31, after using synchronous professional measures, Hung Nguyen District Police arrested the subject while he was hiding at an acquaintance's house in the commune.

At the investigation agency, the subject admitted to his crimes. He stated that because he used crystal meth, he always thought of someone following him and "hunting" him, so he brought a weapon for self-defense. At the same time, he wanted to "borrow" someone else's motorbike for transportation.

Currently, the Investigation Police Agency of Hung Nguyen District (Nghe An) has decided to prosecute the case and prosecute Phan Duy Hieu for theft and robbery. At the same time, it has completed the procedures to return the property to the people.