South Korean woman arrested for drugging, robbing store owner

A woman in her 50s faces arrest in South Korea for allegedly drugging and robbing a clothing store owner. The incident occurred in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, where the suspect, a regular customer, is accused of slipping a sedative into the owner's drink. While the owner slept, the suspect allegedly stole 300,000 won in cash from her wallet.

The victim discovered the theft after waking up and immediately reported it to the police. Authorities apprehended the suspect at her residence approximately three hours after the crime. The sedative used was reportedly Zolpidem, a prescription medication the suspect had obtained for personal use and which is strictly controlled under drug laws.

During police questioning, the suspect reportedly stated she believed the store owner would not notice the missing money, as there was over 1 million won in the wallet. Police have applied for an arrest warrant and are continuing to investigate the motive behind the crime.

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I thought she wouldn't know if I took about 300,000 won, as there was over 1 million won in the wallet.