A Siem Reap province moto thief was served a healthy portion of justice for stealing the ride of a villager who was bringing food to the monks at a Chi Kraeng district pagoda.

Parking his moped near the dining hall yesterday while he went in to dish out lunch, the 72-year-old came back to find it was missing so he informed authorities.

Tracking down the suspect was done in quick order; he was found in the neighbouring commune and given charges.

Koh Santepheap