A lone robber fired shots and stole gold from a jewelry store inside the Lotus Salatung Song mall, causing staff and customers to flee in panic. This marks the second time such a robbery has occurred at this store, with police suspecting that the same perpetrator might be involved.
Surveillance footage from the night of August 24 captured the masked gunman, dressed entirely in black with a hood and a bag slung over his shoulder, as he entered the Yaowarat gold shop. The gunman fired at the display cases, sending employees and customers into a panic as the mall was nearing closing time. He managed to seize several gold items before fleeing. A mall security guard attempted to follow and record the escape but was forced to stop due to the gunman’s firearm. To further mislead authorities, the perpetrator left behind a fake bomb, adding to the chaos.
Authorities found traces of blood at the scene, suggesting the suspect might have cut himself on broken glass while grabbing the gold. DNA samples have been collected for further investigation.
This incident mirrors a robbery from March 2023, where a similar individual stole over 40 baht of gold from the same store. The robber in both cases appeared to follow the same escape route. Police are now continuing their investigation, focusing on the likelihood that the same person is responsible for both heists.
The case has sparked concern within the community as authorities work to track down the elusive criminal. (TNA)
