Two accused members of a three-person pickpocketing gang were arrested for stealing an Australian tourist’s wallet on a Pattaya baht bus.
Usa Eimsa-ard, 35, and a 27-year-old identified only as Maleenee were apprehended Sept. 26 on Thepprasit Soi 7.
Police said they confessed to stealing the wallet of Hilja Henderson, 69, but said a transvestite accomplice also was involved.
The wallet contained 5,500 baht, an ATM card and an insurance card. Only 1,400 baht was recovered.
Police said Usa explained that the ladyboy gang member is the one who actually steals things while the two women distract a victim. The stolen item is then handed off to her and she meets up with Maleenee and the third suspect later to split their takings.
