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Security camera image of the 7-Eleven bandit in Chalong today

Phuket Bandit in 7-Eleven Stickup Escapes With 1000 Baht

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
PHUKET: A 7-Eleven store was held up by a robber with a gun this afternoon - the second similar heist on convenience stores within days in Phuket's Chalong district.

The armed robber escaped with just 1000 baht about 1.15pm. Chalong Police station is not far from today's raid.

Local police seemed reluctant this afternoon to provide details about either case to Phuket journalists.

There was no clear reason why, except possibly embarrassment. Robberies are usually fully reported so that members of the public can help police to catch criminals.

Phuket's new Police Commander, Major General Ong-art Phiwruangnont, will be asked by senior Phuket journalists whether there has been a change in policy.

In today's raid, the bandit, wearing a red helmet, a blue shirt and camouflage pants, waved a gun at two cashiers before fleeing on a motorcycle up Chaofa Road West in the direction of Phuket City.

The store is close to Chalong Circle, and just around the corner from Chalong Police Station.

A previously unreported raid took place on another 7-Eleven store two kilometres away ''a few days ago''. Details have yet to be revealed.

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I am beginning to feel really sorry for the kids who work long hours & lousy shifts in 7-11 stores.

Not only do they have to put up with visiting bus tour parties of rude Chinese demanding all sorts of services, Russians demanding discounts at the till once their beers, etc have been rung up, but now they are faced with regular armed robberies.

Something has to change & quickly or Phuket is really doomed to its growing tarnished reputation.

Why do other readers consider that the DSI appear to have given up? Is it based on fact?

Posted by Logic on October 8, 2013 19:45


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