OSAKA, Sep 11 (News On Japan) –
Five unemployed males have been arrested and charged with repeatedly stealing golf golf equipment from parked automobiles. The complete losses are estimated at roughly 57 million yen.
Yasunobu Otaki and 4 others have been arrested and charged for stealing golf golf equipment from a automotive parked at an residence advanced in Osaka City final October. Otaki referred to himself as a “golf club thief” and particularly focused golf equipment with worthwhile headcovers, promoting them to resale outlets.
According to the police, the group is suspected of committing 286 thefts throughout seven prefectures, together with Osaka, over a span of 4 months beginning in August final 12 months. The estimated worth of the stolen items totals round 57 million yen.
During questioning, all 5 suspects admitted to the fees, with Otaki reportedly stating that he dedicated the thefts “to raise money to celebrate a friend’s release from prison.”
Source: YOMIURI