PHANG NGA — A German couple sustained head injuries after an intruder broke into their Khao Lak home through the roof and attacked them with a liquor bottle in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police Lt. Col. Jaran Srirak, investigation officer at Khao Lak Police Station, received a report at approximately 2:00 a.m. on October 11 of a burglary and assault at a house in Soi Khao Wong, Moo 3, Khuekkhak subdistrict, Takua Pa district, Phang Nga province.
Evidence Found at Scene
Officers arriving at the scene found a liquor bottle and blood spatter on the bed and bedroom floor. Investigators determined the intruder had removed a roof tile at the rear of the property and dropped through a ceiling panel in the kitchen to gain entry.
The homeowners, German nationals Mr. Thomas, 61, and his wife Mrs. Beate, 58, were taken to Khao Lak Medical Center where medical staff treated both for head lacerations caused by the bottle attack.
Attack Details
According to preliminary statements from the victims, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on October 11, while both were sleeping in their bedroom, an intruder entered through the roof, descended through the kitchen ceiling panel, and attacked them with a liquor bottle, striking both on the head.
The assailant then fled through the kitchen window toward the rear of the house. Both victims reported they did not see the perpetrator’s face, only catching a glimpse from behind.
Investigation Underway
Police Lt. Col. Jaran has taken charge of the case and notified Phang Nga Provincial Forensic Officers to examine the crime scene for DNA evidence, latent fingerprints, and other physical evidence.
The investigation is being overseen by Police Lt. Col. Sommot Saengsawat, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Khao Lak Police Station.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect
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