Officers led by Lt Col Naruebordin Panglisen, together with officers from Region 8 Police and Phuket City Police, moved in and arrested Chanchai Chaona, 24, at a motorbike repair shop in Soi Phrabaramee 8 yesterday (Nov 5).
Chanchai was wanted on two separate arrest warrants issued by Phuket Provincial Court on Nov 5 for charges of theft and robbery, Col Naruebordin reported.
Chanchai stole a mobile phone at a bar in Soi Paradise, and then robbed a hotel staffer at the “9 Inn @ Phuket Motel” on Phoonpon Rd in Phuket Town by threatening the staffer with a knife, and making off with one mobile phone and one watch.
Chanchai was taken to Patong Police Station and charged accordingly, Col Naruebordin confirmed.