The suspects, identified as ‘Mr Chai U’ and ‘Mr Saw Lin’, were apprehended at a residence in Soi Prom Phriang in Mai Khao, yesterday (July 4).
Police also recovered several items believed to have been stolen, including one black Prada women’s handbag, the victim’s national ID card, the victim’s motorcycle driver’s license, the victim’s driving license and a white PCX motorcycle used in the crime.
The case stems from an incident reported on June 26, when a victim told police that while sitting with friends on Patong Beach at around 1:10am, a man suddenly snatched a black Prada handbag placed beside them. The thief fled the scene on a waiting motorcycle driven by an accomplice.
Following an extensive investigation and a review of CCTV footage, police were able to track down the suspects to their location in Thalang, Patong Police reported.
Both men were taken to Patong Police Station for further questioning and legal proceedings, police confirmed.