Detroitnews.com reports that three visitors from China, in town for a conference, learned the hard way that Detroit’s bus stops are often hotbeds of crime, even in broad daylight. The three men, ages 23, 25 and 26, were standing at a bus stop on 8 Mile near Cheyanne on the city’s west side Wednesday at about 9:30 a.m. when three suspects approached and demanded one of the victims’ backpack, Detroit Police Officer Dan Donakowski said. “An altercation ensued, and the suspects made off with the backpack,” Donakowski said. Read article
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Bangkokpost.com reports that a German tourist had more than 200,000 baht worth of valuables stolen after being drugged by a masseuse in his Pattaya hotel room, police said Sunday. Moharmad Reza sought help from hotel staff after he awoke about 2pm on Sunday and realised his valuables and cash had disappeared.Read article
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Police found Collins Ugwoeluchukwu, 26, with a bruised face near Phuket Fantasea in Kamala. Mr Ugwoeluchukwu was taken to the police station for further questioning and provided with first aid. He told police that while he was riding his motorbike, a pick-up truck cut in front of him, and two men got out and attacked […]
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Asianage.com reports that a 22-year-old Japan national holidaying in India was kidnapped and robbed of `9.5 lakhs by an autorickshaw driver and his three accomplices. The victim was held hostage for three days in a room near Jaipur. According to information, a zero FIR has been lodged in this respect at the Chanakyapuri police station […]
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According to arabianbusiness.com, a Qatari businessman was attacked and robbed as he left a Paris airport, the AFP news agency reported. Three people stopped and assaulted the wealthy businessman and a fellow passenger as they left the Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport on Saturday morning. Read article
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According to bangkokpost.com, two tour guides were arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing valuables from a tourist in Patpong, Bangkok police. Pol Lt Col Siam Insuwanno, deputy superintendent of Thung Mahamek police station, said the two suspects were named as Sommai Tubtim, 42, and Ritthicha Kongsomboon, 53. The victim, whose name was withheld, told investigators […]
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Mirror.co.uk reports that a top Harley Street doctor was today jailed for stealing a wallet stuffed with £2,500 that was left in coffee shop by a tourist. Abdul Choudhuri falsely claimed the wallet as his own from unsuspecting staff after it was left behind by a traveller. But the 41-year-old, who counts Hollywood stars and […]
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abc.net.au reported that an Italian woman tourist is recovering after her visit to the Top End turned into a nightmare when she was robbed and abandoned next to a remote highway. Northern Territory Police say the 26-year-old woman was taking photographs of rocks next to the Kakadu Highway yesterday morning when a man and a […]
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According to ekathimerini.com police in Aitoloacarnania, western Greece, arrested two men on Thursday, a 24-year-old Indian and a 26-year-old Pakistani national, suspected of raping and robbing a 16-year-old Pakistani migrant. The victim told officers that the 24-year-old had told him to visit a stable in the area where he could find work. After arriving at […]
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According to scandasia.com, Danish tourist Stefan Guldager, 44, told officers at Karon Police Station that about 3am on Tuesday, he met Somjid Uti, 33, and arranged for her to accompany him to his room at the Kata Beach Studio. Waking up a bit later that same morning, he discovered Khun Somjid had disappeared into the […]
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