Pair of would-be thieves caught casing capital digs, Police blotter, Phnom Penh Post

Two recidivist rotters were caught in a compromising position by Phnom Penh’s finest in the wee hours of yesterday morning.

A police patrol came across the pair as they lurked outside a townhouse, with one guarding their getaway vehicle as the other scoured the scene for a way to break into the house.

When confronted by police, the two thieves attempted to flee but failed to escape the cops’ clutches, and were instead sent to the station.

Fresh News

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