Elementary Students Steal Cash from PC Bang, Mock Owner on CCTV

On June 24, a theft occurred at a PC bang in Gangwon Province, where students believed to be in elementary school stole cash from the counter's register and fled.

CCTV footage clearly captured one student opening the register to take money while another acted as a lookout and received the stolen bills.

Immediately after the crime, one of the students was even seen bowing toward the CCTV camera.

It was reported that the students proceeded with the theft despite the owner's father being seated near the counter.

When the outraged owner posted photos of the crime scene in front of the counter, the students returned to the PC bang a few days later and saw them.

Finding the bill compartment locked, they reportedly stole only coins and then examined the photos of themselves.

One student, appearing to be part of the group, demanded to know, "I didn't even go inside the counter, so why did you post my photo?" When a staff member asked if they were accomplices since they had received the stolen bills, the student reportedly did not respond.

Footage also captured one student mocking the staff as they left the store, giving a thumbs-up and saying, "Number one."

The victimized owner expressed shock, saying, "The amount stolen was only about 100,000 won, but it was more shocking to see the children commit the crime so calmly, knowing full well that cameras were there."

The owner added, "I was beyond angry when they returned the next day to complain about the photos and acted so brazenly without offering an apology or restitution."

Based on the video and tips from the area, the owner believes the suspects are elementary school students.

If they are indeed elementary school students, they are highly likely to be classified as juveniles under the age of criminal responsibility, who receive protective measures rather than criminal punishment.

The PC bang has identified signs that other individuals may have been involved in the crime and has submitted relevant materials to the police.

The police are currently working to identify the students and investigate the exact circumstances of the incident based on the secured footage and statements.

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