The American miscreant awaits his
day in court.
James Joseph Petrie, 42, from San Francisco California, was
arrested by Pattaya Police on November 21 for shoplifting a Sony video camera
battery from Mike’s Department Store.
Petrie was allegedly observed by staff at Mike’s slipping the battery into his
tot-bag and attempting to walk away with it. Security detained Petrie until the
police arrived, whereupon Petrie claimed that he had been shopping for the
battery, put it in his bag to carry to the check out counter, then forgot he had
it. Petrie didn’t have an answer to police questions about why he didn’t have
the necessary 1800 baht with him to pay for it.
Police have charged Petrie with theft and have sent the case to the court.
