Police in Da Nang have arrested two Chinese men accused of breaking into a private home and stealing valuables worth about VND 300 million, after tracking them down on a northbound train.
The suspects were intercepted hundreds of kilometers from the crime scene, highlighting tighter surveillance on cross province escapes involving foreign offenders.
Break in at empty home
According to the Da Nang Criminal Police Department, the burglary occurred on the evening of January 24 at a house in Ngu Hanh Son.
The homeowner, a 33 year old man, told police his family left the house at around 5 pm and returned close to 8 pm to find a small bedroom safe forced open. An emergency exit on the ground floor showed signs of tampering.
Stolen items included gold jewelry and silver bars, with total losses estimated at roughly VND 300 million.
Suspects identified as foreign nationals
Forensic teams examined the scene and determined the perpetrators were likely foreign nationals. Investigators found the suspects had changed clothes after the theft and discarded disguises in roadside trash bins before fleeing in different directions.
Believing the suspects would attempt to leave Da Nang quickly, police deployed teams to transport hubs including bus terminals, the railway station, and the airport.
Arrested en route to Hanoi
On January 25, police learned the suspects had purchased train tickets to Hanoi. Working with officers in Vinh, authorities arrested Ling Zingfeng, 46, and Yang Jun Yun, 39, when the train stopped at Vinh Station.
Motive and seized evidence
During questioning, the suspects admitted they entered Vietnam to gamble. After losing their money, they allegedly committed multiple burglaries targeting private homes. Police said the pair typically transported stolen goods to Hanoi to sell before returning to Da Nang.
Recovered items included eight silver bars, three gold bracelets, a gold necklace, a gold earring, and two watches.
What happens next
Both suspects have been transferred back to Da Nang for further investigation as police look into whether they are linked to other burglaries.
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