
Ho Chi Minh City police capture man who robbed gold shop with hammer
He stole two gold bracelets and sold them for US$1,272
He stole two gold bracelets and sold them for US$1,272
The suspect escaped empty handed after being chased by local residents
He stole a small amount of gold every day in five consecutive years
He hid the gold under a bed at his grandmother's house
The total value of the stolen precious metal and cash is estimated to be $556,800
Separate robberies have taken place during Vietnam’s football games at the 2019 SEA Games this month
His fine will also be cut by US$3,000 after authorities found him not guilty of selling products of unclear origin
The exemption was made after authorities reviewed his family backgrounds
The gold shop in Can Tho City was slapped with a hefty fine for exchanging a customer’s 100-dollar bill for Vietnamese dong
Most gold and jewelry shops in Vietnam are not licensed to offer currency exchange service