Chachoengsao Heist: Blue-Shirt Bandit Escapes with 10,000 Baht in Daring Daylight Robbery

In a curious twist of fate, a rather unscrupulous individual recently pulled off a heist that’s become the talk of Chachoengsao. Picture this: a plump man clad in a blue shirt and black trousers saunters into a grocery store at the bustling beginning of Phraya Srisunthon Wohan alley. But don’t be fooled by his nonchalant demeanor—this customer had more on his mind than just grabbing a quick drink!

On a serene morning of May 10, while our shop owner, Theeradon, was attending a lively birthday bash, a saga was unfolding that he couldn’t have anticipated. Returning to his shop in the early morning hours, Theeradon encountered the lingering man at one of the tables outside his convenience store. With a tired grin and a mind set on catching some Zs, he thought nothing of the supposed customer and ventured inside to grab a nap.

But our mysterious blue-shirt bandit had plans of mischief. The CCTV footage, now making rounds like a viral sensation, tells the spectacular tale. This modern-day rogue fearlessly meandered to an orange car, parked innocently across the street, and made it seem like his very own. With a quick flick of the wrist, he liberated a bottle of alcohol from the back seat. His loot in hand, he ambled back to the store and stashed the liquor on the motorcycle.

Not one to stop at mere spirits, Mr. Light Fingers returned to the car with a glint in his eye. This time, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker found its way under his arm. Our crafty thief again made his way to the motorcycle, securing the speaker beneath the seat like a prized catch.

His final act involved returning to the car. Perhaps it was the thrill, or maybe a simple oversight, but our bewhiskered burglar opened the driver’s side door one last time, shut it with a swift motion, and like a whisper in the wind, vanished on the motorcycle.

Alas, a second man soon emerged from the car, realizing that belongings had vanished into thin air. Though a valiant effort was made to chase down the cavalier crook, it seemed he had disappeared into the folds of the morning mist, leaving behind a trail of bewilderment and loss.

It’s estimated that the crafty charlatan made away with over 10,000 baht in cash—equivalent to a cool US$300—plus the Marshall speaker and a coveted bottle of liquor. In a bid for justice, the baffled shop owner promptly filed a report at the Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station. Yet, the sneaky suspect remains at large.

Theeradon, the groggy yet vigilant store owner featured in the now-viral CCTV treasure, recounted his tale with a mix of humor and vexation. His little convenience store, often serving as an impromptu bistro for patrons, had become the unlikely stage for a caper worthy of tabloids.

As Theeradon shared his startled awakening—only to witness the rotund rascal rummaging his car—it’s clear his disbelief transformed into a spirited chase. Unfortunately, reality set in as the light-fingered larrikin slipped away, leaving Theeradon with an open bag and a loss of more than just Thai currency.

Ever the optimist, Theeradon took to his personal Facebook, sharing the CCTV endeavors for the world to see. The payoff? Messages from others who had similarly danced with the devil—an unintentional camaraderie of victims united by one cunning thief.

As the authorities work diligently to trace this precarious perpetrator, vigilance among the community has heightened. This thieving whirlwind is considered quite the rogue, and many hope that justice will soon clip his thieving wings before more unsuspecting souls fall prey to his antics.

Meanwhile, tales of this remarkable pilfering persist. As friends, neighbors, and curious onlookers continue to hash out the details, the yarn of the blue-shirted bandit grows ever more colorful, ensuring this tale will not soon be forgotten.