Police Return Over $4000 to Bag Snatch Victim After Arrest

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Police Return Over $4000 to Bag Snatch Victim After Arrest

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Lake BKK police detain man for stealing bag with cash over $ 4,000
Cambodia Breaking News (Phnom Penh): At 10:52 am on 1 September 2019, Boeung Keng Kang police arrested a man over a bag snatching that occurred on 31 August in BKK district, Phnom Penh.
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The suspect was identified as Tong Heang. In detention, the force confiscated the victim's wallet from the thief and returned more than $ 4,000 to the owner.
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The suspect has now been sent to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for legal action.
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Re: Police Return Over $4000 to Bag Snatch Victim After Arrest

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So, they attempt to hide the identity of the thief with a blackout bar over his face, but the guy who carries around $4000 in his bag gets his face plastered all over the internet.

Talk about painting a target on your back.
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Re: Police Return Over $4000 to Bag Snatch Victim After Arrest

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He probably had at least $6000 in the bag when it was snatched. Thats why he doesnt look too happy.
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