A man in Bangkok, Thailand, was arrested after staging a mock robbery at a gold shop, pointing a “finger gun” at staff before claiming it was just a “rehearsal”.
The bizarre incident, which occurred on Saturday (21 Feb), prompted police to arrest the 30-year-old man for causing public alarm.
According to Amarin TV, the man, identified as Sena (name transliterated from Thai), entered the gold shop in Bang Kapi at 1.20pm while wearing a balaclava and a red long-sleeved shirt.
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He approached the counter, pointed his finger like a gun, and announced, “This is a robbery.”
However, he quickly followed up with, “Just kidding, I’m just rehearsing for later,” before walking out calmly.
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The shop staff, confused and startled by the unusual stunt, watched as Sena rode off on a motorcycle, leaving behind a trail of bewilderment.
Following the unusual stunt, the shop staff filed a report with the police.
After an investigation, they tracked Sena down and arrested him at his residence the same day.
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He admitted to the act, stating that he wanted to practice in case of a real robbery, reports Channel 7.
A urine test was conducted, and no illegal substances were detected in his system.
However, a background check found that Sena has a history of previous offences, including drug use and a prior conviction for robbery.
Sena is now facing charges for threatening others and causing public alarm. He has been remanded and will appear in court for legal proceedings.
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