Bangkok police Tuesday announced the arrest of a teenager who allegedly conspired with another three teens to rob and assault a Japanese tourist on Sunday night before getting away with Bt30,000 in valuables.
The 38-year-old Japanese tourist was robbed between Soi 5 and 7 on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road. Police arrested the young suspect on Monday evening at a checkpoint on Therdthai Road after they allegedly found foreign currency and the victim's personal documents on him. The teen allegedly confessed to joining others aged 15-17 to rob the tourist and police are hunting for his accomplices. The accused was initially charged with robbery using a weapon and vehicle.