Phu Tho police arrest suspect in 80 million VND car theft

Police in Viet Tri, Phu Tho province, have apprehended a suspect following the theft of 80 million VND from an unlocked vehicle. The victim, N. M. T., reported that the cash was stolen from his car on October 28.

Authorities deployed four task forces to review surveillance footage and identify suspects. Within four hours of receiving the report, officers located the suspect, Lo Choi Phin (born 2007), at an internet cafe in Vinh Phuc ward. Phin, a resident of Tuyen Quang province, confessed to entering the unlocked vehicle and stealing the money.

The case is currently being processed by local police. Authorities have issued a warning to vehicle owners to ensure all doors are locked and to avoid leaving large amounts of cash or valuables in plain sight within their vehicles.