'Super kid thief' commits 35 crimes using unexpected tricks
Pretending to visit a relative's house, when he discovered no one was home, Thanh quickly stole property and escaped.
Cam Xuyen District Police (Ha Tinh) said they have just arrested "super thief" Phan Xuan Thanh (15 years old, residing in Lien Huong village, Cam Duong commune) for causing 35 thefts, making people uneasy.
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| Phan Xuan Thanh at the police station. Photo: Ha Tinh Police |
Previously, people in Cam Xuyen district repeatedly reported to the police that thieves broke in and stole a series of properties such as cell phones, cash, and watches.
After a period of investigation, the district police narrowed down the suspect. On the afternoon of July 23, the police arrested Phan Xuan Thanh while he was on his way to sell the stolen mobile phone.
At the investigation agency, Thanh confessed to having successfully committed 35 thefts in Cam Xuyen district with a total property value of more than 120 million VND.
Thanh is a problem student, a playboy, addicted to games, and often associates with bad people.