PATTAYA, Thailand – Two thieves who stole motorcycle parts from a repair shop in Pattaya have apparently had a change of heart, quietly returning most of the stolen property with a handwritten note apologizing and asking the shop to delete its CCTV footage. The incident happened at around 3:37 a.m. on Aug. 14 at the “Chang On” motorcycle repair shop near the entrance to Soi Siam Country Club in east Pattaya. Shop mechanic Sakda Srikun, 25, known as “Mechanic Oat,” had reported the theft to Banglamung Police after two men allegedly entered the premises and stole motorcycle parts belonging to a customer.
CCTV footage clearly captured the pair. Sakda said he confronted the thieves and even chased them with a knife, but they managed to escape on a motorcycle. The stolen property included custom motorcycle wheels, a wheel hub, spokes and other parts worth more than 6,500 baht. The following morning, August 15, Sakda arrived at the shop at around 9 a.m. and noticed a black bag left outside. Inside were the stolen motorcycle parts, along with a handwritten note. The message read: “Sorry. Please delete the clip. Please tell the owner of the bike that we are sorry.” The shop subsequently posted about the unexpected return on social media, thanking people who had helped share the CCTV footage and inviting the suspects to come forward and talk directly. However, Sakda said returning the stolen property does not automatically end the matter.
He told reporters that he still intends to pursue the case, but is willing to settle the matter if the two suspects bring their parents or other adult family members to formally apologize and speak with both him and the motorcycle owner. He also said some of the stolen property is still missing. Sakda added that if the suspects meet his conditions and return everything, he would be prepared to delete the CCTV footage and withdraw the complaint rather than pursue the case further. The unusual development has drawn attention locally, with the suspects apparently choosing to return the stolen goods after realizing their actions had been captured clearly on camera.
