Medical Student Arrested for Memorizing Neighbor's Door Code to Steal Women's Undergarments

A university student in his 20s is facing a detention hearing after allegedly memorizing his neighbor's door lock password to break into her home and steal women's undergarments.

According to the Seoul Dongjak Police Station on Monday, June 15, the suspect, identified as A, is scheduled to undergo a pre-detention interrogation at the Seoul Central District Court at 3:00 p.m. today on charges of trespassing and theft.

A was caught in the act on the morning of June 13 at 9:25 a.m. after breaking into the home of his neighbor, B, and rummaging through her laundry. He was apprehended by police officers who were dispatched following a report from B, who witnessed the intrusion.

Investigations revealed that A had gained entry to the home after memorizing the door lock password as B entered it.

Police also discovered approximately 20 items, including undergarments and socks believed to belong to B and other women, in a trash bag discarded by A, and are currently investigating their origins.

During police questioning, A reportedly claimed that the clothing items other than those stolen from B were gifts from a former girlfriend.

It has been reported that A is currently enrolled in a medical school in Seoul.

The police filed for an arrest warrant for A on June 14 and are continuing to investigate the exact motives and circumstances of the crime.

Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Kim Na-on | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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