Snatch Thieves Arrested in Famous Musician Case

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Police break gang of muggers
The Nation 2011-07-16

Three suspects who allegedly mugged musician Bruce Gaston on June 27 at the Phra Khanong BTS station were arrested yesterday.

Metropolitan police chief Maj-General Chakthip Chaijinda confirmed that three men named Anant Paleebatr, 38; Navapon Leepad, 19; and Attapong Sakulnee, 27; were now under police custody.

These three men allegedly confessed that they were part of a group of seven who rode around the city on motorcycles looking for victims. They snatched Gaston's bag at the BTS station and were later traced back to a house in Pattanakarn Soi 25.

Police said this group trawled Sukhumvit, Chan, Charoenkrung, Pattanakarn, Srinakarin, Lad Phrao and Ramkhamhaeng roads looking for victims. People who have encountered this group of suspects can go to Klong Tan police station to get their belongings.
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Snatch Thieves Arrested in Famous Musician Case
Tan Network 2011-07-16

Klong Tan Metropolitan Officer have nabbed the leader of a robbery gang that attacked a famous musician.

Officers said that the gang attacked the victim in the Pra Kanong District.

Klong Tan Metropolitan Officer arrested Navapon Padlee and have charged him with robbery of the renowned musician, Bruce Gaston on June 27 at Phra Kanong BTS station.

During the initial questioning, Navapon confessed that he and 7 collaborators had physically attacked Bruce and looted his handbag.

Police officers revealed that a gang named 'Tiger' is behind the crime. Recently, officers had already arrested 27 year old Attapon Sakunee who is the gang leader.

Meanwhile, officers are working quickly to find the 4 remaining suspects.

The gang leader confessed that his gang often commits crimes in the Phra Kanong, Bangrak and Sukhumwit districts and specifically targets victims who are alone late at night.