Da Nang: Drunken man breaks car window, steals 15 million VND to top up gaming account, Danang detective agency.
On July 1, police in Da Nang detained Tran Ngoc Anh (born 1993, residing in Hoa Cuong Ward, Hai Chau District) for investigation on theft charges.
Around 12:10 AM the same day, Anh withdrew money from an ATM on Van Don Street, Son Tra Ward. He noticed a handbag on the back seat of a car parked overnight and decided to steal it.
At about 2:30 AM, he returned to the scene on a SH motorbike, picked up a brick, smashed the car’s window, and took the handbag containing about 15 million VND before fleeing.
He was arrested within 12 hours. At the police station, Anh admitted to spending all the stolen money on online games and gambling.
Vietnam detective, authorities also revealed that he had previously been administratively fined for drug use.
The Criminal police division of Da Nang police is working with Son Tra ward police to continue the investigation and handle the case according to the law.