In the early morning of 19/8, a patrol team from Long Chau Ward Police discovered Phan Thanh Tinh breaking into a gold shop in the Truong An market area. Police immediately subdued and apprehended the suspect, who had just taken approximately 80 taels of 18K gold, valued at an estimated 8 billion VND.

Phan Thanh Tinh during his arrest. Photo: Vinh Long Police

On 20/8, Long Chau Ward Police, in coordination with the Vinh Long Provincial Police Investigation Agency, took statements from Tinh. Described as transient, Tinh is being investigated for asset theft.

Authorities secured the crime scene and confiscated the gold. Tinh remains in custody for further investigation.

Evidence from the theft seized by police. Photo: Vinh Long Police

An Binh