A 22-year-old had an unpleasant surprise when he returned home from Pchum Ben only to be arrested by Battambang police for breaking into a hospital and stealing patients’ valuables more than a year ago.

The break-in occurred in September of last year when the man allegedly made off with the jewellery and mobile phones of two patients.

A warrant for his arrest was issued in November, and the suspect was arrested on Sunday. DEUM AMPIL